Publisher's Synopsis
The Legend Of Phyllis: With A Year Of Song is a book written by William Sawyer and originally published in 1872. The book tells the story of Phyllis, a young woman who is said to have lived in ancient Greece. Phyllis is known for her beauty and her love for Demophon, the son of King Theseus.The book is divided into two parts. The first part tells the story of Phyllis and Demophon, and how they fell in love. The second part of the book is a collection of songs that are said to have been written by Phyllis during the year that she spent waiting for Demophon to return to her.The Legend Of Phyllis is a romantic tale that has been retold in various forms throughout history. This particular version of the story is notable for its inclusion of the songs that Phyllis is said to have written. The book is written in a poetic style and is intended to be read as a work of literature rather than a historical account.Overall, The Legend Of Phyllis: With A Year Of Song is a beautifully written book that tells a timeless story of love and devotion. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys romantic literature and is interested in ancient Greek mythology.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.
