Amyntor and Theodora or The Hermit is a narrative poem written by David Mallet in 1748. The poem is divided into three cantos and tells the story of Amyntor, a hermit who lives in solitude in the forest, and Theodora, a young woman who seeks refuge in his hermitage after escaping from her cruel and abusive husband. As the story unfolds, Amyntor and Theodora develop a deep and meaningful relationship. Amyntor becomes a father figure to Theodora and...
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