Apollo and Daphne A Classical Love Story, in One Act (1874)

""Apollo and Daphne: A Classical Love Story, In One Act"" is a play written by G.F. Thomson and published in 1874. The play is based on the ancient Greek myth of Apollo and Daphne, a tragic love story. Apollo, the god of music and poetry, falls in love with Daphne, a nymph who is devoted to the goddess Diana. Despite Apollo's advances, Daphne rejects him and asks Diana for help. Diana transforms Daphne into a laurel tree, leaving Apollo heartbroken. The play explores the themes of love, rejection, and the power of the gods. It is a short but poignant retelling of a classic myth that has inspired artists and writers for centuries.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.