Asem, The Man-Hater

Asem, The Man-Hater: An Eastern Tale is a novel written by the famous English writer, Oliver Goldsmith, in 1877. The book is set in the Middle East and tells the story of a young woman named Asem who has a deep-seated hatred for men. The reason for her hatred is revealed as the story progresses, and it is linked to a tragic event that occurred in her past.The story begins with Asem living in seclusion in a remote part of the Middle East, where she has built a fortress to protect herself from men. She is known as the ""man-hater"" and is feared by the people in the surrounding villages. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young man named Almoran, who is determined to win her heart.Despite Asem's initial resistance, Almoran persists in his pursuit of her, and the two eventually fall in love. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Asem's past comes back to haunt her, and she is forced to confront her deepest fears and emotions.The novel is a fascinating exploration of love, loss, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a rich and exotic Eastern landscape. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers to this day, and is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and Eastern 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.