Patriarchal Days: A Poem In Four Cantos (1875)

By John R. Watson

Book Overview

Patriarchal Days: A Poem In Four Cantos (1875) is a literary work by John Watson. This book is a poetic retelling of the stories from the Old Testament, focusing on the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The four cantos are each dedicated to a different patriarch and explore their relationships with God, their families, and their struggles with faith. The language used in the poem is rich and evocative, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and characters of the ancient world. The book also includes footnotes and annotations to provide historical and contextual background information. Patriarchal Days is a unique and engaging exploration of the biblical stories that have shaped Western culture and religion.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: 1166952703
• ISBN13: 9781166952709
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"