Lyteria

Lyteria is a dramatic poem written by Josiah Phillips Quincy. The story is set in ancient Greece and revolves around the character of Lyteria, a young woman who is torn between her duty to her family and her love for a young man named Demetrius. The play explores themes of love, duty, and honor, as Lyteria struggles to reconcile her feelings for Demetrius with her responsibilities to her family and her community. Along the way, she must navigate the treacherous political landscape of ancient Greece, where alliances are constantly shifting and loyalty is always in question. Quincy's poetic language and vivid imagery bring the world of ancient Greece to life, immersing readers in a world of passion, intrigue, and drama. Whether you are a fan of poetry, drama, or historical fiction, Lyteria is a compelling read that will keep you engaged from beginning to end.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.