Kallirrhoe: A Dramatic Poem (1896)

By Philip Becker Goetz

Book Overview

Kallirrhoe: A Dramatic Poem is a literary work written by Philip Becker Goetz and published in 1896. The book tells the story of Kallirrhoe, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Kallirrhoe's husband, a wealthy and powerful man, is cruel and abusive to her, making her life unbearable. Despite her difficult circumstances, Kallirrhoe remains strong and determined to find a way out of her situation. She eventually meets a man who she falls in love with, but their relationship is complicated by her marriage and her husband's jealousy. The book is written in the form of a dramatic poem, with rich and vivid language that brings the characters and setting to life. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom and independence in a society that is oppressive to women. Overall, Kallirrhoe: A Dramatic Poem is a compelling and thought-provoking work of literature that offers a powerful commentary on the social and cultural norms of its time.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: 1166561615
• ISBN13: 9781166561611
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"