Alcestis V1 (1873)

Alcestis V1 (1873) is a novel written by Blanche Warre Cornish. The story revolves around the character of Alcestis, a woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Despite her unhappiness, Alcestis remains loyal to her husband and tries to make the best of her situation. However, when her husband falls seriously ill, Alcestis makes a brave decision to sacrifice herself in order to save his life. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and loyalty, as well as the role of women in society. It is a poignant and thought-provoking read that is sure to captivate readers.In Two Volumes.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.