Arethusa

""Arethusa"" is a novel by F. Marion Crawford, first published in 1884. The story follows the life of a young girl named Arethusa, who grows up in a wealthy family in Italy. Despite her privileged upbringing, Arethusa is not content with her life and longs for adventure and excitement.When she meets a young American named John Ford, she falls in love and agrees to marry him, much to the chagrin of her family. Together, they embark on a journey across Europe, encountering a variety of characters and situations along the way.As they travel, Arethusa and John face numerous challenges, including financial difficulties, cultural differences, and the disapproval of their families. Despite these obstacles, they remain committed to each other and their shared dream of a better life.Throughout the novel, Crawford explores themes of love, class, and identity, as well as the cultural differences between Europe and America. With its vivid descriptions of European cities and landscapes, ""Arethusa"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century travel and romance.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.