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Isis (1862)

Isis (1862)

De L'Isle-Adam, Auguste De Villiers

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1165000210
ISBN13: 9781165000210
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 238
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: French
Isis is a novel written by Auguste Villiers De Lisle-Adam in 1862. The book tells the story of a young man named Vellini who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Isis. However, Isis is not what she seems, and Vellini soon discovers that she is actually a goddess who has been banished from heaven. The novel is set in ancient Egypt and explores themes of love, desire, and the struggle between mortals and gods. It is a tale of forbidden love and the consequences that come with defying the natural order of things. Throughout the book, De Lisle-Adam weaves together elements of mythology, philosophy, and romance to create a compelling and thought-provoking story. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Overall, Isis is a fascinating and unique novel that offers a glimpse into the world of ancient Egypt and the timeless themes of love and desire. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, mythology, or romance.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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