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9780483699366: Callimachus: A Play (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0483699365 ISBN 13: 9780483699366
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

A tense tale of desire, faith, and fate unfolds in an ancient setting.

This dramatic work explores the clash between longing and vow, with the power of repentance shaping the lives of its characters.

In Drusiana’s world, a devoted Christian woman withdraws from her husband and resists a love that clashes with her beliefs. A talented suitor presses his suit, while friends and saints weigh the consequences of passion, deceit, and spiritual duty. The play moves through encounters of longing, fear, and mercy as it tests human frailty against divine guidance.
  • A persistent suit of the heart meets a vow of chastity.
  • Intense interactions push characters to confront truth, guilt, and consequences.
  • The interweaving of mortal longing and heavenly mercy drives the drama.
  • Sacred figures, miraculous moments, and moral reflections frame the action.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classical drama, moral conflict, and stories of transformation.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0483699365
ISBN 13 
9780483699366
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
50
Rating
  • 3.57 out of 5 stars
    7 ratings by Goodreads