Amoris Victima (1897)

Amoris Victima is a novel written by Arthur Symons and published in 1897. The story is set in Paris and follows the life of a young Englishman named Maurice Dean. Maurice is a struggling artist who becomes infatuated with a beautiful woman named Madame Valtesse de la Bigne. Madame Valtesse is a famous courtesan who has many wealthy and powerful men vying for her attention. Maurice becomes obsessed with her and begins to spend all of his time and money trying to win her over.As Maurice's obsession grows, he becomes increasingly isolated from his friends and family. He spends all of his time at Madame Valtesse's home, neglecting his art and his own well-being. Despite her initial reluctance, Madame Valtesse eventually succumbs to Maurice's advances and they begin a passionate affair.However, their relationship is not without its complications. Maurice becomes jealous and possessive, and Madame Valtesse's other lovers become jealous of their relationship. As the novel progresses, their relationship becomes more and more tumultuous, leading to a tragic and unexpected ending.Amoris Victima is a tragic love story that explores themes of obsession, jealousy, and the destructive power of love. It is a vivid portrayal of the bohemian lifestyle in late 19th century Paris, and offers a glimpse into the lives of the city's most notorious courtesans and their wealthy patrons.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.