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 story is set in ancient Egypt and revolves around the character of Meroth, a young woman who is chosen to be sacrificed to the Nile River. The play explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for power in a society where tradition and religion hold great influence. As Meroth faces her fate, she must also navigate the political machinations of those around her, including her own father, who is a powerful priest. The play is a tragic tale of the clash between personal desires and societal expectations, and the consequences that follow. Hume's writing is rich in imagery and historical detail, transporting the reader to a distant time and place.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: 1432522914
• ISBN13: 9781432522919
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"