Mastor: A Poem (1888)

By John Rouse Larus

Book Overview

Mastor: A Poem is a literary work written by John Ruse Larus and published in 1888. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of Mastor, a Greek shepherd who falls in love with a beautiful maiden named Myrto. The poem is set in ancient Greece and explores themes of love, jealousy, and the human condition.The story begins with Mastor tending his flock in the hills of Greece when he sees Myrto for the first time. He is immediately smitten with her and begins to court her. However, Myrto is already engaged to another man, and Mastor's advances are rebuffed.As Mastor continues to pursue Myrto, he becomes increasingly jealous of her fianc����� and begins to plot against him. In a fit of rage, Mastor kills Myrto's fianc����� and is forced to flee into the wilderness.The rest of the poem follows Mastor as he wanders the countryside, tormented by guilt and haunted by the memory of his crime. Ultimately, he finds redemption through his love for Myrto and the forgiveness of the gods.Mastor: A Poem is a classic work of literature that explores timeless themes of love, jealousy, and redemption. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology, poetry, or the human condition.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: 1166582752
• ISBN13: 9781166582753
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"