The Sorrows Of Hypsipyle (1867)

By Thomas Ashe and Chiswick Press

Book Overview

The Sorrows of Hypsipyle is a novel written by Thomas Ashe and published in 1867. The book tells the story of Hypsipyle, a princess who is forced to flee from her home city of Lemnos after it is attacked and destroyed by the Argonauts. She is taken in by the king of Nemea, who falls in love with her and proposes marriage. However, Hypsipyle is still in love with her former lover, Jason, who is also an Argonaut. The story follows Hypsipyle's struggles to come to terms with her past and her conflicting emotions towards Jason and the king of Nemea. Ashe weaves together themes of love, betrayal, and redemption in a tale that is both tragic and uplifting. Along the way, he explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of forgiveness. The Sorrows of Hypsipyle is a beautifully written novel that has been praised for its vivid descriptions and powerful emotional impact. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1104330563
• ISBN13: 9781104330569
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"