The Marriage Of Polyxena (1879)

By William H Tardrew

Book Overview

The Marriage of Polyxena is a novel written by William H. Tardrew in 1879. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of Polyxena, a young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage with a wealthy and powerful man named Euryalus. Polyxena is in love with another man, but her father insists that she marry Euryalus for the sake of their family's reputation and financial stability.As Polyxena navigates the challenges of her new marriage, she discovers that Euryalus is not the man she thought he was. He is controlling and abusive, and Polyxena finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage. She seeks solace in her friendship with a slave named Philemon, who helps her to find the strength to stand up to her husband and fight for her own happiness.The Marriage of Polyxena explores themes of love, duty, and the role of women in ancient society. It is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in ancient Greece.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: 1167175263
• ISBN13: 9781167175268
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"