Cain And Abel: An Oratorio And Poem (1845)

By Adam Chadwick

Book Overview

Cain and Abel: An Oratorio and Poem is a literary work written by Adam Chadwick and published in 1845. The book is a retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel, exploring the themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the consequences of sin. The work is divided into two parts: the first is an oratorio, which is a musical composition for voices and orchestra, and the second is a poem. The oratorio section features a chorus and soloists who sing the story of Cain and Abel in a dramatic and emotional style. The poem section is a more traditional narrative, following the story of the two brothers in a lyrical and poetic language.Throughout the book, Chadwick delves into the complex emotions and motivations of the characters, particularly Cain, who is often portrayed as a tragic figure struggling with his own jealousy and guilt. The work also explores the relationship between humans and God, and the consequences of disobedience and sin.Overall, Cain and Abel: An Oratorio and Poem is a thought-provoking and emotional retelling of a classic biblical story, exploring timeless themes of human nature and morality.In Two Parts.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: 1166422704
• ISBN13: 9781166422707
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"