02231cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000036001122450025001482640051001733000047002243360026002713370026002973380036003235000031003595080056003905201331004465340045017776530048018228560042018709990017019126070UtSlPG20260610133147.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWhite, Edward Lucas,d1866-193414aThe Unwilling Vestal 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-07-01  aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger  a"The Unwilling Vestal" by Edward Lucas White is a historical novel set in ancient Rome during the era of the Caesars, first published in the early 20th century. The story explores the life of Brinnaria, a strong-willed young girl who fiercely opposes her father's plans to arrange her marriage to an unwelcome suitor. When faced with the threat of being offered to become a Vestal Virgin – a prestigious yet restrictive role – Brinnaria's spirited defiance against the constraints of Roman society takes center stage, setting the scene for a tale of love, duty, and personal choice.  The opening of the novel introduces Brinnaria in a heated exchange with her father, who insists that she marry a man she detests. Rather than capitulating, Brinnaria asserts her independence, declaring her love for another, Caius, and revealing her desire to make her own choices about her future. The tension escalates when her father threatens to offer her as a Vestal due to her rebellion, leading to an intense moment of fear as she grapples with the implications of such a fate. As Brinnaria navigates her impending role within the societal expectations of her time, her dynamic personality shines through, marking her as a protagonist ready to challenge the norms and forge her destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6070  c48093d48093