The Princess of Babylon by Voltaire, Fiction, Classics, Literary

The story centers on Formosanta, the stunning daughter of King Belus of Babylon, whose beauty inspired renowned sculptures. At eighteen, her father seeks a worthy husband for her, but an ancient oracle complicates matters, stating she can only marry the one who can bend the legendary bow of Nimrod. This quest for a suitor sets the stage for a tale of love, destiny, and the challenges of fulfilling an ancient prophecy, highlighting themes of beauty, pride, and the search for worthiness in relationships.