Eugenia, A Poem: In Four Cantos (1824)

By Elizabeth Pipe Wolferstan

Book Overview

Eugenia, A Poem: In Four Cantos is a literary work written by Elizabeth Pipe Wolferstan and published in 1824. The book is a long narrative poem that tells the story of Eugenia, a young woman who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to flee her home and country due to political unrest. The poem is divided into four cantos, each of which explores different aspects of Eugenia's life and journey.In the first canto, readers are introduced to Eugenia and her family. They live a life of luxury and privilege, but their world is soon turned upside down by political upheaval. Eugenia is forced to flee her home and embark on a perilous journey across the sea to a new land.The second canto follows Eugenia as she settles into her new life in a foreign country. She struggles to adapt to the culture and language, but eventually finds love and happiness with a kind and gentle man.The third canto explores Eugenia's spiritual journey as she grapples with questions of faith and morality. She is torn between her desire for worldly pleasures and her longing for a deeper, more meaningful existence.In the final canto, Eugenia is faced with a difficult decision that will determine the course of her life. She must choose between the safety and security of her new home and the call of duty to her homeland and family.Overall, Eugenia, A Poem: In Four Cantos is a richly detailed and emotionally charged work that explores themes of love, loss, faith, and identity. It is a testament to the power of poetry to capture the complexities of the human experience and to inspire readers to reflect on their own lives and journeys.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: 1165330520
• ISBN13: 9781165330522
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"