The Martyrs' Idyl, and Shorter Poems

Name: The Martyrs' Idyl, and Shorter Poems
Author: Louise Imogen Guiney

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CEFR level: C2
Length: 28 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a twilight pasture above ancient Alexandria, a young soldier confronts faith, sacrifice, and turmoil amid the shadow of martyrdom. These evocative poems blend historical drama with intimate reflections on courage and redemption.

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