La Deesse: An Elssler-Atic Romance (1841)

By Joseph M. Field and Everpoint

Book Overview

La Deesse: An Elssler-Atic Romance is a novel written by Everpoint and published in 1841. The book tells the story of a young woman named La Deesse, who is a talented dancer and performer. She is admired by many, including a wealthy merchant named Alphonse, who becomes infatuated with her.As La Deesse rises to fame, she must navigate the challenges that come with being a public figure. She faces criticism and jealousy from other performers, and must also deal with the advances of Alphonse, who is determined to make her his own.Throughout the novel, La Deesse is torn between her love for dance and her desire for a normal life. She must decide whether to continue performing and risk losing her independence, or to give up her passion in order to live a more conventional life.The novel is set in the early 19th century and provides a glimpse into the world of ballet and theater during that time. It also explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for independence.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: 1164823078
• ISBN13: 9781164823070
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"