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4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by zadok60: 12:48am On Jul 13, 2016 |
1.ROMEO N JULIET This is probably the most famous lovers ever.This couple has become a synonym for love itself. Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. Their love story is very tragic.The tale of two teenagers from two feuding families who fall in love at first sight and then marry,become true lovers and then risk it all for their love.To take your own life for your husband or wife is definitely a sign of true love.Their "untimely deaths” ultimately unite their feuding households. 1 Share
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Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by zadok60: 12:50am On Jul 13, 2016 |
2.CLEOPATRA N MARK ANTHONY The true love story of Antony and Cleopatra is one of the most memorable,intriguing and moving of all times. The story of these two historical characters had later been dramatized by William Shakespeare and is still staged all over the world.The relationship of Antony and Cleopatra is a true test of love.They fell in love at first sight.The relationship between these two powerful people put the country of Egypt in a powerful position,but their love affair outraged the Romans who were wary of the growing powers of the Egyptians. Despite all the threats,Anthony and Cleopatra got married.It is said that while fighting a battle against Romans,Antony got false news of Cleopatra’s death. Shattered,he fell on his sword.When Cleopatra learned about Antony ‘s death, she was shocked. And she took her own life.Great love demands great sacrifices...
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Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by zadok60: 12:51am On Jul 13, 2016 |
3.Lancelot and Guinevere. The tragic love story of Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere is probably one of the best-known stories of Arthurian Legend.Lancelot fall in love with Queen Guinevere,King Arthur’s wife.Their love grew slowly,as Guinevere kept Lancelot away from her.Eventually,however,her love and passion overpowered her and the pair became lovers.One night,Sir Agravain and Sir Modred,King Arthur’s nephew,led a band of 12 knights to Guinevere’s chamber where they burst in upon the lovers.Discovered,Sir Lancelot made a fighting escape,but poor Guinevere was not so lucky. She was seized and condemned to burn to death for her adultery.Fear not.Sir Lancelot returned several days later to rescue his beloved Guinevere from the fire.This whole sad affair divided the Knights of the Round Table and weakened Arthur’s kingdom. Poor Lancelot ended his days as a lowly hermit and Guinevere became a nun at Amesbury where she died. Mtcheeew...
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Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by zadok60: 12:51am On Jul 13, 2016 |
4.PYRAMUS N THISBE A very touching love story that is sure to move anyone who reads it is that of Pyramus and Thisbe..Theirs was a selfless love and they made sure that even in death, they were together.Pyramus was the most handsome man and was childhood friend of Thisbe,the fairest maiden in Babylonia.They both lived in neighboring homes and fell in love with each other as they grew up together. However,their parents were dead against them marrying each other.So one night just before the crack of dawn,while everyone was asleep,they decided to slip out of their homes and meet in the nearby fields near a mulberry tree.Thisbe reached there first. As she waited under the tree,she saw a lion coming near the spring close by to quench its thirst.Its jaws were bloody.When Thisbe saw this horrifying sight,she panicked and ran to hide in some hollow rocks nearby. As she was running,she dropped her veil.The lion came near and picked up the veil in his bloody jaws.At that moment,Pyramus reaches near the mulberry tree and sees Thisbe’s veil in the jaws of the lion.He is completely devastated. Shattered,he pierces his chest with his own sword.Unknown to what just happened,Thisbe is still hiding in the rocks due to the fear of the lion.When she comes out after sometime,she sees what her lover did to himself.She is totally shattered when she sees the sword piercing right through her lover’s chest. She also takes the sword and kills herself. #feel free to add yours.. (SEUN and ... )#watch out
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Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by Nobody: 12:52am On Jul 13, 2016 |
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Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by Nobody: 12:54am On Jul 13, 2016 |
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Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by vizkiz: 12:56am On Jul 13, 2016 |
sexkilz and ogauga. (nairaland) These two were the most famous love birds in the history of nairaland. 1 Like |
Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by zadok60: 1:23am On Jul 13, 2016 |
vizkiz:I actually thought there was chemistry between you guys naughtynaughty and HateU2,no be una mate dey die for love? ..... chai Halfricana too sacrificed her love o,but.... |
Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by Nobody: 7:58am On Jul 13, 2016 |
zadok60:it can happen to anyone , even u |
Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by Nobody: 9:21am On Jul 13, 2016 |
**Freiden & money** Where my debbywills at? |
Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by zadok60: 2:59pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
naughtynaughty:we don't love,we like... |
Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by Nobody: 3:05pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
zadok60:
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Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by zadok60: 5:22pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
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Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by zadok60: 5:22pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
Freiden:men and money.. |
Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by Debbywills(f): 7:45pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
Freiden: Hey Freiden. You always fluctuating like Electric bulb.. Tell me, where did you go this time?? |
Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by Nobody: 9:48pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
Debbywills: Bby...just take a guess....a very wide one |
Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by Debbywills(f): 10:53pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
Freiden: Lol. Maybe you went to heaven this time |
Re: 4 Most Famous Love Stories In History And Literature by Nobody: 11:15pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
Debbywills: I went in the opposite direction. HELL. But I'm bk. Thank God for journey mercy. I brought goodies for you ooo |
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