The Lilt of Life (Classic Reprint)

Zora Cross

ISBN 10: 1331761816 / ISBN 13: 9781331761815

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into a timeless exploration of the complex relationship between man and woman. The author, through a series of poetic dialogues, examines the various forms of love, desire, and loss experienced by both genders. The text is woven with rich imagery and powerful symbolism, drawing inspiration from classic Greek mythology and biblical narratives. The journey undertaken by the unnamed narrator, a shepherdess lost in a world of darkness, mirrors the universal search for love and fulfillment. The author juxtaposes the passionate, yet often destructive, nature of feminine desire with the strength and stoicism of the unsexed mind, as embodied by Pallas Athene. Through the voices of Helen, Andromache, (Enone, and Hecuba, the book reveals the enduring power of love and the profound pain of its absence. These women, haunted by the ghosts of their pasts, offer insights into the complexities of female identity and the enduring struggle to reconcile personal desires with the demands of societal expectations. The author ultimately suggests that true love transcends the limitations of earthly desires and earthly forms, revealing a depth of understanding that resonates with the reader's own experience of the world. This book offers a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant journey into the heart of the human experience, reminding readers of the enduring power of love in shaping our destinies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Lilt of Life (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331761816
• ISBN 13: 9781331761815
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry

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This book delves into a timeless exploration of the complex relationship between man and woman. The author, through a series of poetic dialogues, examines the various forms of love, desire, and loss experienced by both genders. The text is woven with rich imagery and powerful symbolism, drawing inspiration from classic Greek mythology and biblical narratives. The journey undertaken by the unnamed narrator, a shepherdess lost in a world of darkness, mirrors the universal search for love and fulfillment. The author juxtaposes the passionate, yet often destructive, nature of feminine desire with the strength and stoicism of the unsexed mind, as embodied by Pallas Athene. Through the voices of Helen, Andromache, (Enone, and Hecuba, the book reveals the enduring power of love and the profound pain of its absence. These women, haunted by the ghosts of their pasts, offer insights into the complexities of female identity and the enduring struggle to reconcile personal desires with the demands of societal expectations. The author ultimately suggests that true love transcends the limitations of earthly desires and earthly forms, revealing a depth of understanding that resonates with the reader's own experience of the world. This book offers a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant journey into the heart of the human experience, reminding readers of the enduring power of love in shaping our destinies.