Neaera

Neaera: A Tale of Ancient Rome is a historical novel written by John William Graham and published in 1886. The story is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Tiberius and follows the life of a young Greek girl named Neaera. Neaera is sold into slavery at a young age and is forced to work as a prostitute in the city's brothels. Despite her difficult circumstances, Neaera is determined to regain her freedom and live a better life. Throughout the novel, Neaera navigates the dangerous world of ancient Rome, facing challenges such as jealous rivals, corrupt officials, and treacherous lovers. She meets a variety of characters, including the wealthy senator Lucius, who becomes her patron and helps her escape from slavery. The novel also explores the themes of class, gender, and power in ancient Rome. Graham provides a vivid depiction of the city's social hierarchy and the struggles of those at the bottom of the ladder. Overall, Neaera: A Tale of Ancient Rome is a captivating and immersive historical novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in ancient Rome.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.