Jephthah's Daughter (1865)

By Charles Heavysege

Book Overview

Jephthah's Daughter is a dramatic poem written by Canadian poet and playwright Charles Heavysege in 1865. The poem is based on the biblical story of Jephthah, a judge of Israel who made a vow to God that if he was victorious in battle, he would sacrifice the first thing that came out of his house upon his return. Unfortunately, it was his daughter who came out to greet him, and he was forced to fulfill his vow.The poem explores the themes of faith, sacrifice, and the consequences of making rash promises. Heavysege's writing is highly emotional and dramatic, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their inner turmoil. The language is rich and poetic, with a strong sense of rhythm and meter.The story is told through the perspective of Jephthah's daughter, who struggles with her impending sacrifice and the unfairness of her fate. She is depicted as a strong and noble character, willing to accept her fate but also questioning the morality of her father's actions.Overall, Jephthah's Daughter is a powerful and thought-provoking work of poetry that explores complex moral and ethical issues. It is a classic of Canadian literature and a testament to Heavysege's skill as a writer.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: 1120304202
• ISBN13: 9781120304209
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"