| Author |
Orr, Lyndon |
| Title |
Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Volume 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The story of Antony and Cleopatra -- Abélard and Héloïse -- Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Leicester -- Mary Queen of Scots and Lord Bothwell -- Queen Christina of Sweden and the Marquis Monaldeschi -- King Charles II and Nell Gwyn -- Maurice of Saxony and Adrienne Lecouvreur -- The story of Prince Charles Edward Stuart.
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| Credits |
Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Volume 1" by Lyndon Orr is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book examines various historical love stories, focusing on iconic romantic figures and their intricate relationships that have shaped their respective destinies. The opening chapters center on the famous affair between Antony and Cleopatra, illustrating how their love transcended the boundaries of personal desires and political ambitions, ultimately leading to their tragic downfalls. The beginning of the text sets the stage for exploring the depths of love, devotion, and the sacrifices made by both Antony and Cleopatra in their pursuit of each other. It recounts how Antony, the Roman triumvir, forsook everything, including power and military success, in favor of Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen. The narrative elaborates on the allure of Cleopatra, emphasizing her extraordinary charm and the vibrant cultural backdrop of ancient Alexandria. This tale of passionate love intertwined with political consequence is just the first of many explored in Orr's work, inviting readers to reflect on how love can be both a powerful force for connection and a catalyst for ruin throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| Subject |
Biography
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| Subject |
Love
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| Subject |
Women -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4689 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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