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The Fountain Of Arethusa V2 (1848)

The Fountain Of Arethusa V2 (1848)

Robert Eyres Landor

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781437308914
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The Fountain of Arethusa V2 is a historical novel written by Robert Eyres Landor and published in 1848. The book is set in ancient Greece and focuses on the story of Arethusa, a nymph who is transformed into a fountain by the goddess Artemis to protect her from the advances of the river god Alpheus. The novel follows the adventures of a young Greek named Lycophron, who sets out on a quest to find the fountain and win the love of Arethusa. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and enemies, including the jealous Alpheus, who is determined to possess Arethusa at any cost.As Lycophron travels through Greece, he meets a variety of characters, including other nymphs, gods, and mortals, all of whom play a role in his quest. The novel also explores themes of love, jealousy, and the power of nature.The Fountain of Arethusa V2 is a captivating and well-written novel that transports readers to ancient Greece and immerses them in the world of Greek mythology. With its vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and exciting plot, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek history and mythology.In Two Volumes.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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