Aphrodite

Aphrodite: A Romance of Ancient Hellas is a novel written by Ernst Eckstein and first published in 1886. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of a young woman named Aphrodite, who is known for her beauty and charm. She is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and lives a privileged life in Athens. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a young soldier named Leander.Their love is forbidden, as Leander is from a lower social class and is not considered a suitable match for Aphrodite. Despite this, the two continue to see each other in secret and eventually decide to run away together. Their journey takes them through the rugged terrain of Greece, as they try to evade the authorities who are searching for them.Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of bandits, a wise old sage, and a powerful sorceress. As they travel, Aphrodite and Leander must confront their own fears and insecurities, as well as the challenges of living in a world where love is not always enough.Aphrodite: A Romance of Ancient Hellas is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of ancient Greece. It is a tale of love, passion, and adventure, set against the backdrop of a vibrant and fascinating culture.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.