Edna: A Tale Of The Babylonian Captivity (1880)

By Julian St. Clare

Book Overview

Edna: A Tale of the Babylonian Captivity is a historical fiction novel written by Julian St. Clare and published in 1880. The story is set during the Babylonian captivity of the Jews in the 6th century BC and follows the life of a young Jewish woman named Edna. Edna is taken captive by the Babylonians and forced to live in a foreign land, far from her home and family. She struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and is faced with many challenges, including the temptation to abandon her faith and assimilate into Babylonian culture. Throughout the novel, Edna's faith is tested, but she remains steadfast in her beliefs and eventually finds a way to escape captivity and return to her homeland. The novel explores themes of faith, perseverance, and the struggle to maintain one's identity in the face of adversity. St. Clare's writing style is descriptive and vivid, transporting the reader back in time to the ancient world of Babylon. The novel is a captivating read that offers a unique perspective on a little-known period of history.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: 1164628267
• ISBN13: 9781164628262
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"