Circe's Lovers (1884)

von John Leith Derwent

404 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Circe's Lovers is a novel written by John Leith Derwent and originally published in 1884. The book is set in ancient Greece and follows the story of Circe, a powerful sorceress and daughter of the sun god Helios. Circe is known for her ability to turn men into animals and is feared by many. However, she falls in love with Odysseus, the hero of the Trojan War, and uses her magic to help him on his journey home. The novel explores Circe's relationships with various men, including Odysseus, as she struggles to balance her love for them with her desire for power and independence. It also delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. Derwent's writing style is poetic and vivid, transporting the reader to ancient Greece and bringing the characters to life. Overall, Circe's Lovers is a captivating tale of love and magic set in a fascinating historical period.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: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781436807388
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC