Publisher's Synopsis
The Figures of Hell: Or The Temple of Bacchus is a novel written by Elizabeth Rowell Thompson and published in 1882. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Her husband, a wealthy and powerful man named Lord Vane, is a devotee of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and celebration. Edith is drawn into his world of excess and debauchery, and soon finds herself trapped in a web of deceit and betrayal.As Edith struggles to maintain her own sense of morality and dignity, she is confronted with the dark and twisted figures of Hell, which seem to haunt her every step. These figures represent the sins and temptations that threaten to consume her, and she must find a way to resist them if she is to survive.The novel is a powerful exploration of the dangers of unchecked desire and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It is a cautionary tale that warns against the dangers of excess and the importance of staying true to one's own values and beliefs. With vivid descriptions and complex characters, The Figures of Hell is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will stay with readers long after they have turned the final page.Dedicated To The Licensers And Manufacturers Of Beer And Whiskey.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.
