The 'Ekatompathia

The �������Ekatompathia: Or Passionate Century Of Love (1869) is a book written by Thomas Watson. It is a collection of one hundred love sonnets, each one dedicated to a different woman. The book was published in 1869 and is considered one of the most important works of English love poetry from the Victorian era.The title of the book, �������Ekatompathia, is a Greek word that means ""a hundred sufferings"" or ""a hundred passions."" The poems in the book are written in the Petrarchan sonnet form, which consists of fourteen lines and a rhyme scheme of ABBA ABBA CDE CDE.Each sonnet in the book is a tribute to a different woman, and the poet expresses his love and admiration for each one in a unique way. Some of the poems are filled with passion and desire, while others are more melancholic and introspective.The book is a reflection of the Victorian era's obsession with love and romance, and it captures the spirit of the time in a beautiful and poetic way. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to inspire and captivate readers today.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.