Eros and Anteros: Or the Bachelors Ward (1857)

Eros and Anteros: Or The Bachelors Ward is a novel written by Judith Canute and published in 1857. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Ralph, who is left in the care of his uncle, Mr. Merivale, after the death of his parents. Mr. Merivale is a wealthy bachelor who takes Ralph under his wing and raises him as his own son. As Ralph grows up, he becomes a handsome and charming young man, attracting the attention of many women. However, he is oblivious to their advances and remains focused on his studies and his relationship with his uncle. Things take a dramatic turn when Ralph falls in love with his uncle's ward, Anteros. Anteros is a beautiful and mysterious young woman who captures Ralph's heart, but their love is forbidden by Mr. Merivale. The novel explores themes of love, desire, and societal expectations, as Ralph and Anteros navigate their feelings for each other while facing opposition from those around them. Overall, Eros and Anteros: Or The Bachelors Ward is a captivating tale of forbidden love and the challenges that come with following one's heart.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.