The Sorrows Of Hypsipyle (1867)

The Sorrows of Hypsipyle is a novel written by Thomas Ashe and published in 1867. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the tragic life of Hypsipyle, the Queen of Lemnos. After her husband is killed in battle, Hypsipyle is forced to flee her kingdom and seek refuge in the city of Corinth. There, she falls in love with the wealthy merchant, Euryalus, and they begin a passionate affair. However, their happiness is short-lived as Hypsipyle's past catches up with her, and she is forced to make a terrible sacrifice to protect Euryalus and her people. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. Ashe's vivid descriptions of ancient Greece and his complex characters make this book a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.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.