A Book of True Lovers is a collection of short stories written by Octave Thanet. The book consists of eleven stories that explore the theme of love in various forms. The stories are set in different time periods and locations, including the American West and Europe.Each story focuses on a different couple and their unique love story. Some of the stories are romantic, while others are more tragic. The characters in the book come from different backgrounds and social classes, but they all share a deep passion for each other ...
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A Book of True Lovers is a collection of short stories written by Octave Thanet. The book consists of eleven stories that explore the theme of love in various forms. The stories are set in different time periods and locations, including the American West and Europe.Each story focuses on a different couple and their unique love story. Some of the stories are romantic, while others are more tragic. The characters in the book come from different backgrounds and social classes, but they all share a deep passion for each other.One of the most notable stories in the book is ""The Bishop's Ghost and the Printer's Baby."" This story tells the tale of a bishop who returns to his former home as a ghost to haunt the woman he loved in life. The story explores themes of unrequited love and the power of the supernatural.Another memorable story is ""The Captive Balloon."" This story follows a young woman who falls in love with a man she meets while taking a ride in a hot air balloon. The story explores the theme of love at first sight and the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship.Overall, A Book of True Lovers is a beautifully written collection of stories that explores the complexities of love. The book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys romantic literature and wants to delve deeper into the human experience of love.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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