An Allegory, Founded On Fact: On The Rise And Fall Of The Temple Of Esculapius (1832)

By S. Coulson

Book Overview

""An Allegory, Founded On Fact: On The Rise And Fall Of The Temple Of Esculapius"" is a book written by S. Coulson in 1832. It is an allegorical tale that tells the story of the rise and fall of the Temple of Esculapius, a fictional temple dedicated to the Greek god of healing. The book uses the temple as a metaphor for the rise and fall of civilizations and the dangers of excess and corruption. The story follows the temple's construction and growth, as well as the corruption and abuse of power that eventually lead to its downfall. Coulson uses vivid imagery and symbolism to convey his message, and the book is considered a classic of allegorical literature.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: 1437477542
• ISBN13: 9781437477542
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"