Pontius Pilate, A Drama: And Other Poems (1878)

By Jeanie Morison

Book Overview

Pontius Pilate, A Drama: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Jeanie Morison and published in 1878. The book features a dramatic retelling of the story of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who presided over the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Morison's version of the story explores Pilate's inner turmoil and the conflicting pressures he faced as a Roman official and as a man struggling with his conscience. The book also includes a variety of other poems, ranging from romantic and sentimental pieces to more serious and philosophical works. Overall, Pontius Pilate, A Drama: And Other Poems provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary and cultural landscape of the late 19th century.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: 1437064760
• ISBN13: 9781437064766
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"