Publisher's Synopsis
""The Bride of Abydos"" is a romantic tale set in Turkey, written by the famous poet Lord Byron. The story follows the forbidden love between Selim, a Turkish nobleman, and Zuleika, a beautiful young woman who is promised to another man. Despite the obstacles in their path, Selim and Zuleika are determined to be together and flee to a secluded island where they can live in peace. However, their happiness is short-lived as Zuleika's betrothed, Hassan, discovers their whereabouts and seeks revenge. The story is filled with vivid descriptions of the Turkish landscape and culture, as well as themes of love, honor, and betrayal. Byron's poetic language and storytelling make ""The Bride of Abydos"" a timeless classic of romantic 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.
