Publisher's Synopsis
The Land of Love is a novel written by Aphra Behn, a prominent English author of the 17th century. The story is set in the fictional land of Inclinations, where love is the only law and people live in a state of constant passion and romance. The protagonist, a young woman named Lucretia, travels to Inclinations in search of her lover, who has been taken captive by the ruler of the land. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters who embody different aspects of love, from the sensual to the spiritual. As Lucretia navigates the complex web of relationships in Inclinations, she learns valuable lessons about the true nature of love and the dangers of giving into its more destructive impulses. The Land of Love is a captivating tale that explores themes of desire, power, and the human heart.The Man who at this Land before had been, Finding me so admire at what I'd seen; And that Surprize thro' all my Spirits ran, In soft, but awful Language, thus began.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.
