The Herb of Love (1892)
Georgios Drosines,Elizabeth Mayhew Waller Edmonds
The Herb of Love (1892)
Georgios Drosines,Elizabeth Mayhew Waller Edmonds
The Herb Of Love is a novel written by Georgios Drosines and published in 1892. The story revolves around the character of Eleni, a young woman who lives in a small village in Greece. Eleni is in love with a man named Nikos, but their relationship is forbidden by her father, who has promised her hand in marriage to someone else. In her despair, Eleni seeks the help of a wise woman who gives her a herb that is said to make people fall in love. Eleni uses the herb on Nikos, but the consequences of her actions lead to a series of events that challenge her beliefs and values. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a classic work of Greek literature that has been praised for its vivid descriptions of rural life in Greece and its poignant portrayal of the human condition.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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