Le Selve, And Tonia (1897) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120468406)

""Le Selve, And Tonia"" is a novel written by Ouida, M. and published in 1897. The story is set in Italy and revolves around the lives of two main characters, Le Selve and Tonia. Le Selve is a wealthy and powerful man who has everything he could possibly want in life, but he is still unhappy and unfulfilled. Tonia, on the other hand, is a poor and beautiful young woman who dreams of a better life but is trapped in a world of poverty and hardship.When Le Selve meets Tonia, he is immediately drawn to her beauty and innocence. He begins to see her as a way to escape his own unhappiness and as a means to find true happiness. As their relationship develops, Le Selve becomes increasingly obsessed with Tonia, and he begins to use his power and wealth to try to control her life.Tonia, however, is not easily swayed by Le Selve's charms and refuses to be controlled by him. She remains true to herself and her own dreams, even as Le Selve becomes more and more desperate to have her for himself.Throughout the novel, Ouida explores themes of power, wealth, love, and self-discovery. The story is a powerful commentary on the dangers of obsession and the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of great temptation.This Book Is In English.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.

Author: M. Ouida
ISBN-10: 112046840X
ISBN-13: 9781120468406
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/06/2009
Pages: 270
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d