The Hermit Converted: Or The Maid Of Bath Married (1771)

By Adam Moses Emanuel Cooke

Book Overview

The Hermit Converted: Or The Maid Of Bath Married is a novel written by Adam Moses Emanuel Cooke and published in 1771. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Eliza, who lives in Bath, England. Eliza is a beautiful and virtuous woman, but she is also poor and has no prospects for marriage. One day, she meets a wealthy and handsome young man named Charles, and they fall in love. However, Charles is already engaged to another woman, and Eliza is heartbroken. Desperate to forget Charles, Eliza seeks solace in religion and becomes a hermit, living in a cave outside of Bath. There, she meets a kind and wise old man who helps her to find peace and happiness. Eventually, Eliza realizes that she still loves Charles, and she decides to return to Bath and try to win him back. The novel is a tale of love, faith, and redemption, and it explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the power of love to transform lives. Cooke's writing is lyrical and poetic, and he creates vivid and memorable characters. The Hermit Converted: Or The Maid Of Bath Married is a classic work of English literature and a must-read for anyone interested in 18th-century literature or romantic fiction.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: 1166277712
• ISBN13: 9781166277710
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"