Saul And David, A Sacred Dramatic Poem: With Chorus And Notes (1836)

By Edward Bagnall

Book Overview

Saul and David is a sacred dramatic poem written by Edward Bagnall and published in 1836. The book tells the story of Saul, the first king of Israel, and his relationship with David, who would eventually succeed him as king. The story is told through a series of dialogues and monologues, with a chorus providing commentary and reflection on the events unfolding. The book is divided into five acts, each focusing on a different aspect of Saul and David's story. Act one introduces the characters and sets the scene for the drama to come. Act two explores Saul's growing jealousy and suspicion of David, who has become a popular hero among the people. Act three sees David forced to flee from Saul's wrath, while act four depicts the emotional turmoil of both men as they confront their own weaknesses and flaws. Finally, in act five, the story reaches its climax as Saul and David face off in a dramatic confrontation.Throughout the book, Bagnall weaves in themes of loyalty, betrayal, power, and faith. The chorus provides a Greek chorus-like commentary on the action, offering insights into the characters' motivations and the deeper meaning of the events unfolding. In addition to the poem itself, the book includes extensive notes and commentary from the author, providing historical and literary context for the story. Overall, Saul and David is a rich and complex work of poetry and drama that offers a unique perspective on one of the most famous stories in the Bible.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: 1164880012
• ISBN13: 9781164880011
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"