Pyramus and Thisbe (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169193703)

Pyramus and Thisbe is a short story written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story is based on the ancient Greek myth of Pyramus and Thisbe, which tells the tragic tale of two lovers who are forbidden to be together by their families. James' version of the story is set in modern times and follows a similar plot, but with a few twists.The story revolves around two young lovers, Roger and Delia, who live next door to each other in a small town. They are deeply in love but are prevented from being together by their families, who hold a long-standing grudge against each other. The two lovers communicate secretly through a small hole in the wall that separates their houses, just like Pyramus and Thisbe did through a crack in a wall.One day, the two lovers decide to elope and meet at a nearby train station. However, things take a tragic turn when Roger is hit by a passing train and dies. Delia is devastated by the loss of her lover and is consumed by guilt for not being able to save him.James' version of Pyramus and Thisbe is a poignant and moving story that explores themes of love, loss, and tragedy. The story is beautifully written and captures the essence of the ancient Greek myth while adding its own unique twist. It is a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature and tragic love stories.Stephen . I confess there is some virtue in it. To give a young lady a bouquet of your own making, or your own buying, is assuredly it's own reward. But to serve as a mere bald go-between; to present a bunch of lilies and roses on the part of another a mysterious unknown to act, as it were, as the senseless clod of earth in which they're wrapped for transportation, and not as their thrilling, teeming, conscious parent soil, this, Miss West, I assure you, is to make a terrible sacrifice to vanity.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: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1169193706
ISBN-13: 9781169193703
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d