A Tale Of The Capitolene Venus (1909)

By Clinton Ross

Book Overview

""A Tale of the Capitolene Venus"" is a novel by Clinton Ross, first published in 1909. The story follows the life of a young woman named Venusta, who is born into a family of Roman aristocrats. Venusta is known for her beauty and charm, and is often compared to the goddess Venus. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a man named Lucius, who is not of noble birth. Their love affair is forbidden by Venusta's family, and they are forced to keep their relationship a secret. As Venusta struggles to navigate the complicated social rules of Roman society, she must also confront her own desires and the expectations placed upon her as a woman. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming noblewoman, a wise old philosopher, and a group of rebels who are fighting against the corrupt government. ""A Tale of the Capitolene Venus"" is a gripping historical novel that explores themes of love, power, and freedom in ancient Rome.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112086898X
• ISBN13: 9781120868985
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"