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Alcestis V1 (1873) is a novel written by Blanche Warre Cornish. The story revolves around the character of Alcestis, a woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Despite her unhappiness, Alcestis remains loyal to her husband and tries to make the best of her situation... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Alcestis V1 is a play written by Blanche Warre Cornish and originally published in 1873. The play is based on the Greek myth of Alcestis, a woman who sacrifices herself to save her husband's life. The story follows the events leading up to Alcestis' sacrifice, as well as the... Read Full Overview