Meroth; Or The Sacrifice To The Nile: A Tragedy

By Robert William Hume

Book Overview

Meroth; Or The Sacrifice To The Nile: A Tragedy is a play written by Robert William Hume. The play is set in ancient Egypt and revolves around the story of Meroth, a young woman who is chosen to be sacrificed to the Nile River. The Nile is considered a god in ancient Egyptian mythology and is believed to bring fertility and prosperity to the land. Meroth's sacrifice is seen as a necessary ritual to ensure the continuation of the Nile's blessings.The play explores themes of power, sacrifice, and the conflict between tradition and individual freedom. Meroth's struggle to come to terms with her fate and the pressure from her society to fulfill her duty as a sacrificial offering creates tension and drama throughout the play.Hume's writing style is poetic and evocative, transporting readers to the ancient world of Egypt. The play is rich in symbolism and imagery, with the Nile River serving as a powerful metaphor for the cyclical nature of life and death.Overall, Meroth; Or The Sacrifice To The Nile: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged play that delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle to reconcile personal desires with societal expectations.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: 1163226300
• ISBN13: 9781163226308
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"