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The Bride Of Abydos A Turkish Tale

The Bride Of Abydos A Turkish Tale

Gordon, Lord Byron George

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ISBN10: 1162689781
ISBN13: 9781162689784
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Bride of Abydos is a romantic and tragic tale written by the famous British poet, Lord Byron. The story is set in Turkey and revolves around the love story of Selim and Zuleika. Selim is a wealthy and powerful Turkish nobleman who falls in love with Zuleika, a beautiful and virtuous young woman. However, Zuleika is already betrothed to another man, and their love is forbidden. Despite the obstacles, Selim and Zuleika continue to meet in secret and plan to elope. However, their plans are thwarted when Zuleika's father discovers their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other again. In a desperate attempt to be together, Selim kidnaps Zuleika and takes her to his home in Abydos. The story takes a tragic turn when Zuleika's betrothed, Hassan, seeks revenge for her abduction. A violent confrontation ensues, and both Selim and Hassan are killed. The story ends with Zuleika's heartbroken father mourning the loss of his daughter and the tragic events that led to her death. The Bride of Abydos is a classic romantic tale that explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Lord Byron's poetic language and vivid descriptions of Turkey's exotic landscapes and cultural traditions make this book a timeless masterpiece of English literature.With none to listen and reply To thoughts with which my heart beat high Were irksome -- for whate'er my mood, In sooth I love not solitude; I on Zuleika's slumber broke.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.

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