Rhesa: A Romance Of Babylon (1922)

By Walter Bliss Newgeon

Book Overview

Rhesa: A Romance of Babylon is a historical novel written by Walter Bliss Newgeon and published in 1922. The story is set in ancient Babylon and follows the life of Rhesa, a young Babylonian woman who falls in love with a prince from a neighboring kingdom. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and betrayal as Rhesa struggles to navigate her feelings for the prince while also fulfilling her obligations to her family and her people. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges, including political intrigue, religious conflict, and personal tragedy. Despite the obstacles she faces, Rhesa remains steadfast in her love for the prince and ultimately finds a way to reconcile her desires with her responsibilities. The novel is richly detailed and provides a vivid depiction of life in ancient Babylon, including its customs, traditions, and beliefs. It is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice that will appeal to readers of all ages.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: 1164194712
• ISBN13: 9781164194712
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"