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Idas And Marpessa: An Idyll Of Constancy (1912)

Idas And Marpessa: An Idyll Of Constancy (1912)

Sutherland, Howard Vigne

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ISBN10: 1104181711
ISBN13: 9781104181710
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Idas and Marpessa: An Idyll of Constancy is a novel written by Howard Vigne Sutherland and published in 1912. The book is a romantic tale set in ancient Greece, telling the story of Idas and Marpessa, two lovers who face numerous obstacles to be together. Idas is a brave and loyal warrior who falls in love with Marpessa, a beautiful princess who is already engaged to another man. Despite the odds, Idas and Marpessa begin a secret love affair, but their happiness is short-lived when Marpessa's fianc����� discovers their relationship. The novel follows the couple as they navigate the challenges of their forbidden love, including the wrath of the gods and the disapproval of their families and society. The story is filled with themes of loyalty, devotion, and sacrifice as Idas and Marpessa fight to be together against all odds. Sutherland's writing style is poetic and evocative, capturing the beauty and tragedy of the ancient Greek world. The novel is a timeless tale of love and perseverance that will appeal to fans of historical romance and classical literature.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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