Imogen

Imogen: A Pastoral Romance From The Ancient by William Godwin is a novel set in the ancient British period. The story follows the life of Imogen, a young woman who is in love with Wilfred, a brave warrior. However, their love is threatened by the ambitions of Imogen's father, who wants her to marry another man for political reasons.Imogen is torn between her love for Wilfred and her duty to her father. As she struggles to make a decision, she is thrust into a world of political intrigue, betrayal, and danger. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters, including a wise old druid, a band of outlaws, and a group of Roman soldiers.The novel is a classic example of the pastoral romance genre, which was popular in the 18th century. It is filled with lush descriptions of the natural world, and the characters are often depicted as living in harmony with nature. The story is also infused with Godwin's political philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and the dangers of tyranny.Overall, Imogen: A Pastoral Romance From The Ancient is a compelling tale of love, duty, and adventure set in a vividly imagined ancient world. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romantic literature.THE song of Llewelyn was heard by the shepherds with reverence and mute attention. Their blameless hearts were lifted to the skies with the sentiment of gratitude; their honest bosoms overflowed with the fervour of devotion. They proved their sympathy with the feelings of the bard, not by licentious shouts and wild huzzas, but by the composure of their spirits, the serenity of their countenances' and the deep and unutterable silence which universally prevailed.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.