The Fall of Nineveh: A Poem (Classic Reprint)

By Edwin Atherstone

Book Overview

The Fall of Nineveh: A Poem is a literary work by Edwin Atherstone, published in 1828. The book is an epic poem that tells the story of the fall of the ancient city of Nineveh, which was once the capital of the Assyrian Empire. The poem is divided into ten books and follows the story of the Assyrian king, Sardanapalus, who is known for his decadence and extravagance. The book describes the events that led to the downfall of Nineveh, including the invasion of the Babylonians and the Medes. Atherstone's poem is known for its vivid descriptions of battle scenes and its use of classical language and imagery. The Fall of Nineveh: A Poem is considered a classic work of English literature and is still studied and appreciated today.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: 1163904716
• ISBN13: 9781163904718
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"