Parthenia

Parthenia: Or The Last Days Of Paganism is a historical fiction novel written by Eliza Buckminster Lee and published in 1858. The story is set in ancient Rome during the fourth century AD, a time when Christianity was beginning to spread and pagan beliefs were slowly being replaced. The main character, Parthenia, is a young pagan priestess who falls in love with a Christian man named Basil. As their love grows, they must navigate the challenges of their different beliefs and the societal pressures that come with them. Meanwhile, the emperor Constantine is attempting to unite the empire under Christianity, causing tension and conflict between the two religions. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and societal change during a pivotal moment in history.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.