Thoth: A Romance (1888)

By Joseph Shield Nicholson

Book Overview

Thoth: A Romance is a novel written by Joseph Shield Nicholson and published in 1888. The book is a historical romance set in ancient Egypt and follows the story of Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing, and his love affair with a mortal woman named Asenath. The novel explores themes of love, power, and the struggle between mortal and divine beings. The story is told through the perspective of Asenath, who is torn between her love for Thoth and her duty to her mortal husband. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of ancient Egyptian culture and mythology, and for its lyrical prose. Thoth: A Romance is a classic work of historical fiction and is still widely read and studied 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: 1165147866
• ISBN13: 9781165147861
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"