Festus: A Poem

by Philip James Bailey

Book Overview

This is the epic poem that launched the career of poet Philip James Bailey. A sprawling work that draws on Biblical themes and mythology, Festus tells the story of the eponymous character's search for truth and redemption. With beautiful language and powerful imagery, Bailey creates a work that is both moving and thought-provoking, and has earned a place as one of the great works of English poetry.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019857609
• ISBN13: 9781019857601
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 638 Pages
• Weight: 2.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"