| Author |
Orr, Lyndon |
| Title |
Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Vol 1-4, Complete
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.8 (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 -- The Empress Catharine and Prince Potemkin -- Marie Antoinette and Count Fersen -- The story of Aaron Burr -- George IV and Mrs. Fitzherbert -- Charlotte Corday and Adam Lux -- Napoleon and Marie Walewska -- The story of Pauline Bonaparte -- The story of the Empress Marie Louise and Count Neipperg -- The wives of General Houston -- Lola Montez and King Ludwig of Bavaria -- Léon Gambetta and Léonie Léon -- Lady Blessington and Count D'Orsay -- Byron and the Countess Guiccioli -- The story of Mme. De Staël -- The story of Karl Marx -- Ferdinand Lassalle and Hélène Von Donniges -- The story of Rachel -- Dean Swift and the two Esthers -- Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Godwin -- The story of the Carlyles -- The story of George Sand -- The mystery of Charles Dickens -- Honoré de Balzac and Evelina Hanska -- Charles Reade and Laura Seymour.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion" by Lyndon Orr is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The work explores the romantic relationships between notable historical figures, using their stories to illustrate themes of passion and devotion that transcend time. Noteworthy subjects include the infamous love affair between Antony and Cleopatra, as well as the intricate dynamics between Abelard and Heloise. The opening of the book dives into the legendary romance of Antony and Cleopatra, presenting it as a quintessential tale of love and sacrifice that has captivated imaginations for centuries. The narrative discusses how Antony, a powerful Roman triumvir, forsook his command to chase after Cleopatra, the enchanting queen of Egypt. The text outlines the historical significance of their love, portraying both characters as complex figures driven by their deep emotional connections, yet it also raises questions about ambition and the consequences of their choices. Through rich descriptions of their lives and the cultural milieu of Alexandria, Orr sets the stage for a detailed examination of the forces that shape human relationships 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. |
4693 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 6, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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