Ahasuerus: A Poem (1842)

By Robert Tyler

Book Overview

Ahasuerus: A Poem is a work of poetry written by Robert Tyler and first published in 1842. The poem tells the story of Ahasuerus, a biblical figure who is cursed with immortality and forced to wander the earth for eternity. Throughout the poem, Ahasuerus reflects on his experiences and encounters with historical figures such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Napoleon Bonaparte. The poem is written in a lyrical and reflective style, with Tyler exploring themes of mortality, time, and the human condition. Ahasuerus: A Poem is considered a significant work of American poetry from the 19th century, and is still studied and analyzed by scholars today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120141184
• ISBN13: 9781120141187
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"