Judith And Holofernes: A Poem (1896)

By Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Book Overview

Judith and Holofernes is a narrative poem written by Thomas Bailey Aldrich and published in 1896. The poem tells the story of Judith, a Jewish widow who saves her people from the invading Assyrian army by seducing and beheading their general, Holofernes. The poem is written in blank verse and is divided into five parts, each describing a different aspect of the story. The first part introduces Judith and her people, who are under siege by the Assyrian army. The second part describes Judith's plan to save her people by seducing Holofernes and the third part details her successful execution of the plan. The fourth part describes the aftermath of the battle and the fifth part reflects on the nature of heroism and the role of women in history.Throughout the poem, Aldrich uses vivid imagery and descriptive language to bring the story to life. He also explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the power of individual action to change the course of history. Overall, Judith and Holofernes is a compelling and thought-provoking work of poetry that offers a unique perspective on a classic biblical tale.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: 116552483X
• ISBN13: 9781165524839
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"