
Imogen - A Pastoral Romance From the Ancient British - by William Godwin
Contents
Preface
BOOK THE FIRST
BOOK THE SECOND
BOOK THE THIRD
BOOK THE FOURTH
BOOK THE FIFTH
BOOK THE SIXTH
Step into a world where the rolling hills of ancient Britain echo with the songs of forgotten bards. Presented as a faithful translation of a Welsh pastoral romance, the narrative weaves together mythic druidic rites, rustic festivals, and the simple yet profound rhythms of rural life. The language retains a classical elegance, inviting listeners to feel the cool mist over the valleys and hear the distant call of shepherds beside stone circles.
At its heart is a young woman whose love for the land is matched only by her yearning for connection and self‑discovery. As she navigates the expectations of her community and the whispered counsel of the old druids, the story unfolds with gentle intrigue, tender friendships, and the ever‑present tension between tradition and personal desire. The first act sets the stage for a journey that balances lyrical description with the stirrings of a deeper, timeless romance.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (276K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
Oct 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1756–1836
A bold English thinker of the late Enlightenment, he wrote fiction and political philosophy that challenged inherited power and argued for reason, liberty, and social reform. He is also remembered as the husband of Mary Wollstonecraft and the father of Mary Shelley.
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