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100 1 _aWhite, Edward Lucas,
_d1866-1934
245 1 4 _aThe Unwilling Vestal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-01
508 _aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6070
999 _c48093
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