The Woman Who Vowed (The Demetrian) by Ellison Harding
"The Woman Who Vowed (The Demetrian)" by Ellison Harding is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a futuristic setting where the protagonist, Henry T. Joyce, finds himself awakening in a world governed by a cult dedicated to the goddess Demeter, which emphasizes collective principles and sacrifices. Central to the narrative are the characters Lydia and Chairo, who are entangled in this cult’s mystique and its societal
constructs revolving around love, sacrifice, and duty. The opening of the book introduces Henry as he regains consciousness in a surreal, ancient Greek-inspired landscape, confused yet captivated by the beauty of Lydia, a member of the Demetrian Cult. As he interacts with her and her brother Cleon, he learns about their way of life, which is defined by communal living and the cultural significance of their relationship with Demeter. The story hints at a deeper conflict surrounding Lydia's potential selection as a Demetrian, positioning her between her duty to the cult and her feelings for Chairo, indicating a rich exploration of personal choice against the backdrop of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harding, Ellison, 1851-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Woman Who Vowed (The Demetrian) |
| Credits |
Produced by Anna Hall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Utopias -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37821 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37821-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 485 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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