Horatius And Virginia (1877)

von Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay

102 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Horatius and Virginia is a historical novel written by Thomas Babington Macaulay, published in 1877. The book is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of two young people, Horatius and Virginia, who become entangled in a political conspiracy. Horatius is a young Roman soldier who becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the government. Virginia is the daughter of a respected Roman citizen, who is kidnapped by the conspirators in an attempt to manipulate her father. As the story unfolds, Horatius and Virginia find themselves caught up in a dangerous game of politics and power. They must navigate treacherous alliances, betrayals, and personal sacrifices in order to protect their loved ones and uphold their principles. The novel is a gripping tale of courage, honor, and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of ancient Rome. Macaulay's vivid descriptions of Roman life and culture bring the story to life, and his masterful storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Overall, Horatius and Virginia is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its compelling characters, thrilling plot, and powerful themes.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Geschichte und Kritik
• ISBN: 9781120628916
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC