A Thousand Years Ago

A Thousand Years Ago: A Romance Of The Orient is a historical fiction novel written by Percy Mackaye. The story is set in ancient China during the Tang Dynasty and follows the life of a young Chinese prince named Li Po, who is a poet and musician. Li Po falls in love with a beautiful princess named Kwei-lan, who is the daughter of the Emperor of China. However, their love is forbidden, and they must keep their relationship a secret. The novel explores the themes of love, honor, duty, and the clash between tradition and modernity. The author vividly portrays the rich culture and traditions of ancient China and provides a glimpse into the lives of the ruling class. The novel is a captivating tale of forbidden love, political intrigue, and the struggle for power in a time of great change.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.