Ariadne: The Story Of A Dream

By Ouida

Book Overview

Ariadne: The Story Of A Dream is a novel written by Ouida, an English novelist, in the late 19th century. The book is a romantic story that follows the life of a young girl named Ariadne, who is born into a wealthy family in Italy. Despite her privileged upbringing, Ariadne is a dreamer and longs for a life of adventure and excitement.As she grows older, Ariadne falls in love with a young artist named Fabio, who shares her passion for art and adventure. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Ariadne's family and the social conventions of their time.Determined to live a life of her own choosing, Ariadne sets out on a journey to discover herself and her true passions. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy American businessman, a famous artist, and a group of bohemian artists and writers.As Ariadne navigates the ups and downs of life, she learns valuable lessons about love, art, and the importance of following one's dreams. The novel is a poignant and inspiring tale of a young woman's journey of self-discovery in a world that often seeks to hold her back.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432664956
• ISBN13: 9781432664954
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"