Rhododaphne Or The Thessalian Spell: A Poem (1818)

By Thomas Love Peacock

Book Overview

Rhododaphne or The Thessalian Spell is a long narrative poem written by Thomas Love Peacock and published in 1818. The poem tells the story of a young man named Gryll who falls in love with a woman named Rhododaphne. However, Rhododaphne is under a spell that prevents her from reciprocating Gryll's love. The spell was cast by a Thessalian sorcerer named Aglaophon, who is seeking revenge against Rhododaphne's family. Gryll sets out on a quest to break the spell and win Rhododaphne's love. Along the way, he encounters various characters and obstacles, including a talking bird and a band of robbers. Ultimately, Gryll is successful in breaking the spell and winning Rhododaphne's love.The poem is written in a romantic style and incorporates elements of Greek mythology and folklore. It explores themes of love, magic, and the power of the human spirit. Peacock's use of language and imagery has been praised by critics for its beauty and vividness. Overall, Rhododaphne or The Thessalian Spell is a classic work of romantic poetry that has stood the test of 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: 1165773554
• ISBN13: 9781165773558
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"