Woman V1: Or Ida of Athens (1809)

Woman V1: Or Ida Of Athens is a novel written by Miss Owenson and published in 1809. The book follows the story of Ida, a young woman from Athens who is forced to flee her home after her father is accused of treason. She travels to England, where she meets and falls in love with a young nobleman named Delamere. However, their love is threatened by societal norms and prejudices, as well as the return of Ida's father and the political turmoil in Athens. The novel explores themes of love, identity, politics, and the clash of cultures. It is written in a romantic style and provides a glimpse into the early 19th-century European society and its attitudes towards women and foreigners.In Four 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.