Publisher's Synopsis
""A Bronze Dancer From Alexandria"" is a historical fiction novel written by Dorothy Burr Thompson. The story follows the journey of a young girl named Chrysis who dreams of becoming a famous dancer in ancient Alexandria. However, her dreams are shattered when she is sold into slavery by her father and forced to work in a brothel. Despite the hardships she faces, Chrysis remains determined to pursue her passion for dance and eventually catches the eye of a wealthy patron who helps her escape her life of servitude. As she rises to fame as a dancer, Chrysis must navigate the dangerous political climate of Alexandria and confront the demons of her past. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Egypt and explores themes of identity, ambition, and resilience.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.