Amyntor and Theodora or the Hermit: A Poem in Three Cantos (1748)

By David Mallet and Anonymous

Book Overview

""Amynor and Theodora, or The Hermit"" is a three-canto poem written by David Mallet and published in 1748. The poem tells the story of two lovers, Amynor and Theodora, who are separated by their families' disapproval of their relationship. Amynor becomes a hermit and lives in a cave, while Theodora is forced to marry another man. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle between duty and desire. Mallet's writing style is characterized by its lyrical and descriptive language, as well as its use of classical allusions and imagery. The poem was popular in its time and is still studied and appreciated by scholars of 18th-century literature today.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: 1104015188
• ISBN13: 9781104015183
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"