Perpetua

In 'Perpetua,' S. Baring-Gould offers a richly textured narrative that intricately weaves elements of religious fervor, personal conviction, and dramatic tension in the life of the early Christian martyr, Vibia Perpetua. Set against the backdrop of third-century Carthage, the prose employs a vivid and evocative literary style that captures both the historical weight and the existential struggles o...