Lucile

“Lucile” is a narrative poem written in rhyming verse by Owen Meredith. Set primarily in France, Switzerland, and the Pyrenees, the story follows Lucile, a beautiful and noble woman who turns away from her former lover, Lord Alfred Vargrave, after he previously rejected her. Years later, they meet again, and emotions resurface, but their lives have changed. The poem explores themes of lost love, sacrifice, romantic idealism, and the complex roles of women in society. Lucile ultimately chooses a life of self-denial, using her position and influence to help others in distress, rather than pursuing personal happiness.
"Lucile" is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881.