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Eden

- An Episode (1888)

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Eden: An Episode is a novel written by Edgar Saltus in 1888. The book tells the story of a young woman named Eve, who is described as a beautiful and innocent creature. She lives in a garden with her husband, Adam, and they are the only two people in the world. The garden is filled with exotic plants and animals, and everything seems perfect.However, Eve becomes restless and curious about the world outside the garden. She begins to question the rules that have been set for her and decides to explore the world beyond the garden. This decision ultimately leads to her downfall, as she is introduced to the darker side of humanity and experiences pain, suffering, and betrayal.The book explores themes of temptation, sin, and the consequences of our actions. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of curiosity and the importance of following rules and staying within our boundaries. The writing is poetic and descriptive, with vivid imagery that transports the reader to the lush and idyllic garden of Eden.Overall, Eden: An Episode is a classic work of literature that has stood the test of time. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will leave readers pondering the meaning of life and the human condition.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164012047
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 192
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 263 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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Eden: An Episode is a novel written by Edgar Saltus in 1888. The book tells the story of a young woman named Eve, who is described as a beautiful and innocent creature. She lives in a garden with her husband, Adam, and they are the only two people in the world. The garden is filled with exotic plants and animals, and everything seems perfect.However, Eve becomes restless and curious about the world outside the garden. She begins to question the rules that have been set for her and decides to explore the world beyond the garden. This decision ultimately leads to her downfall, as she is introduced to the darker side of humanity and experiences pain, suffering, and betrayal.The book explores themes of temptation, sin, and the consequences of our actions. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of curiosity and the importance of following rules and staying within our boundaries. The writing is poetic and descriptive, with vivid imagery that transports the reader to the lush and idyllic garden of Eden.Overall, Eden: An Episode is a classic work of literature that has stood the test of time. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will leave readers pondering the meaning of life and the human condition.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.

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