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The Hill of Cloves: A Tract on True Love, With a Digression Upon an Invention of the Devil

The Hill of Cloves: A Tract on True Love, With a Digression Upon an Invention of the Devil

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ISBN10: 1025705637
ISBN13: 9781025705637
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Hill of Cloves: A Tract on True Love, With a Digression Upon an Invention of the Devil is a lyrical and philosophical exploration of the human heart. Written with the imaginative depth characteristic of Florence Roma Muir Wilson (writing as Romer Wilson), this work functions as both a modern fable and a sophisticated meditation on the nature of devotion. The narrative contrasts the purity and persistence of true love with a satirical digression regarding an invention of the devil, providing a witty yet profound commentary on the distractions and deceits that can lead the spirit astray.

Set against a backdrop that feels both timeless and evocative of early 20th-century intellectual romanticism, the work showcases Wilson's ability to blend prose with a poetic sensibility. The text invites readers to consider the essential qualities of connection and the artifice that often complicates human relationships. Through its unique structure as a tract, the book offers a compelling journey into the moral and emotional landscape of its characters, making it a significant piece of literary fiction for those interested in the evolution of the modern romance and allegorical storytelling.

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