Amymone V1: A Romance of the Days of Pericles (1848)

Amymone V1: A Romance Of The Days Of Pericles is a historical fiction novel written by Eliza Lynn Linton and first published in 1848. The story is set in ancient Greece during the reign of Pericles, a time of great cultural and artistic achievement. The main character, Amymone, is a young woman from a wealthy family who is forced to marry a man she does not love. She escapes from her husband and begins a journey of self-discovery, encountering various characters along the way who challenge her beliefs and opinions. The novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the role of women in society. Linton's vivid descriptions of ancient Greece and its people make the reader feel as though they are living in that time period. This book is the first volume in a two-part series and is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or ancient Greek culture.In Three 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.