The Roman Lovers: A Tale (1839)

By Anonymous

Book Overview

The Roman Lovers: A Tale is a novel published in 1839 by an anonymous author. The story is set in ancient Rome and follows the tragic love affair between two young lovers, Marcus and Julia. Marcus is a wealthy patrician and Julia is a beautiful and virtuous plebeian. Despite the social and class differences between them, they fall deeply in love and secretly plan to marry.However, their plans are thwarted by Julia's cruel and ambitious father, who arranges for her to marry a wealthy but abusive senator. Marcus is heartbroken and desperate to be with Julia, but their love is forbidden and they are forced to keep their feelings hidden. As their lives become increasingly complicated and dangerous, their love for each other only grows stronger.The novel is a dramatic and emotional portrayal of the power of love in the face of adversity. It explores themes of class, social norms, and the struggle for freedom and happiness. The author's vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and its customs add depth and richness to the story, making it a compelling and engaging read.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: 1104664739
• ISBN13: 9781104664732
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"