The Bride Of Abydos A Turkish Tale (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161458435)

The Bride of Abydos: A Turkish Tale is a narrative poem written by the famous English poet, Lord Byron. The poem tells the story of two young lovers, Zuleika and Selim, who are torn apart by their families' feud. Zuleika is promised to another man, but she is deeply in love with Selim. The two lovers try to escape their fate, but their efforts are in vain. In the end, Zuleika is forced to marry the man chosen for her, and Selim dies in a battle. The poem is set in Turkey, and it paints a vivid picture of the country's customs and traditions. It is a tale of love, honor, and tragedy, and it showcases Byron's skillful use of language and imagery. The Bride of Abydos is a classic work of literature and a must-read for anyone interested in romantic poetry.With none to listen and reply To thoughts with which my heart beat high Were irksome -- for whate'er my mood, In sooth I love not solitude; I on Zuleika's slumber broke.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: Lord Byron George Gordon
ISBN-10: 1161458433
ISBN-13: 9781161458435
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d