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Charicles: A Dramatic Poem

Charicles: A Dramatic Poem

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ISBN10: 1163587680
ISBN13: 9781163587683
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Charicles: A Dramatic Poem is a work of literature written by Josiah Phillips Quincy. It is a dramatic poem that tells the story of a young Athenian man named Charicles who is in love with a woman named Glycera. However, Glycera is already engaged to another man, and Charicles must navigate his feelings for her while also dealing with the societal pressures of ancient Athens.Throughout the poem, Charicles grapples with his desire for Glycera and the expectations placed upon him by his family and society. He must also confront the reality of his own mortality and the fleeting nature of human existence.The poem is written in a lyrical style, with vivid descriptions of ancient Athens and its people. Quincy draws upon his extensive knowledge of Greek history and culture to create a rich and immersive world for his characters to inhabit.Overall, Charicles: A Dramatic Poem is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the human condition set against the backdrop of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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