Semiramis: A Tale of Battle and of Love: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Semiramis: A Tale of Battle and of Love: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Semiramis: A Tale of Battle and of Love is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Peple, Edward (1869–1924).
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"Semiramis: A Tale of Battle and of Love" by Edward Peple is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of Queen Semiramis of Assyria, exploring themes of power, ambition, love, and destiny in an ancient setting. The story is presented through the experiences of key characters such as King Ninus and his young companion Menon, who navigate the complexities of conflict and desire against the backdrop of war and politics. The opening of the tale sets the stage with King Ninus lamenting his unsuccessful siege of the city of Zariaspa while surveying the formidable defenses that thwarted his efforts. The King, alongside Menon, evaluates their next moves in warfare, revealing both their personalities and contrasting approaches—Ninus’s brute force and Menon’s cunning tactics. As they strategize, the text foreshadows Ninus’s ambition to build the grand city of Nineveh, hinting at the future conquests and alliances necessary for its creation. Simultaneously, the groundwork for a deeper narrative about love and conflict is laid, especially with Menon’s eventual encounter with Semiramis, which promises to intertwine personal relationships with the larger sociopolitical landscape of their time.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Semiramis: A Tale of Battle and of Love
- Author credits: Peple, Edward (1869–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Semiramis, Queen, consort of Shamshi-Adad V, King of Assyria, active 9th century B.C. -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
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