Glauke (1883)

By William John Rous

Book Overview

Glauke is a book written by William John Rous in 1883. The book is a historical novel set in ancient Greece and revolves around the story of Glauke, a young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage with a wealthy and powerful man. Despite her initial reluctance, Glauke eventually falls in love with her husband and becomes a devoted wife.However, their happiness is short-lived as political tensions and personal rivalries threaten to tear them apart. Glauke finds herself caught in the middle of a power struggle between her husband and his enemies, and must navigate the dangerous political landscape of ancient Greece to protect her family and secure their future.The book is a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Greece, with detailed descriptions of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the time. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and offers a glimpse into the complex social and political dynamics of ancient Greek society.Overall, Glauke is a compelling and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the rich history and culture of ancient Greece.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: 116540690X
• ISBN13: 9781165406906
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"