Amygdala - Edmonds, Elizabeth Mayhew
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Amygdala is a historical novel set during the Greek Revolution of 1821, written by Elizabeth Mayhew Edmonds and first published in 1894. The book tells the story of a young Englishwoman named Amygdala, who travels to Greece to visit her brother, a soldier fighting in the revolution. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a Greek freedom fighter named Andreas, and becomes embroiled in the conflict herself.The novel is rich in historical detail, offering a vivid portrayal of the political and social climate of Greece during the revolution. Edmonds draws upon her own experiences as a…mehr

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Amygdala is a historical novel set during the Greek Revolution of 1821, written by Elizabeth Mayhew Edmonds and first published in 1894. The book tells the story of a young Englishwoman named Amygdala, who travels to Greece to visit her brother, a soldier fighting in the revolution. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a Greek freedom fighter named Andreas, and becomes embroiled in the conflict herself.The novel is rich in historical detail, offering a vivid portrayal of the political and social climate of Greece during the revolution. Edmonds draws upon her own experiences as a traveler in Greece to create a vivid and immersive setting, and her characters are complex and well-drawn. Amygdala herself is a strong and independent protagonist, defying the gender norms of her time to take an active role in the revolution.Overall, Amygdala is a compelling and engaging work of historical fiction, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Greek history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Greek Revolution, or in historical fiction more generally.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.