Paulina Or The Russian Daughter: A Poem, In Two Books (1787)

""Paulina Or The Russian Daughter"" is a two-book poem written by Robert Merry and published in 1787. The poem tells the story of Paulina, a young Russian woman who is forced to leave her homeland and travel to England with her father, Count Ivan. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and family relationships as Paulina navigates her new life in a foreign land. Along the way, she falls in love with a young Englishman named Henry, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of her father and the political tensions between their respective countries. The poem is written in a lyrical, romantic style and features vivid descriptions of both Russian and English landscapes. Overall, ""Paulina Or The Russian Daughter"" is a compelling tale of love and sacrifice that offers a glimpse into the cultural and political tensions of the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.