The Heralds Of The Dawn: A Play In Eight Scenes (1912)

By William Watson

Book Overview

The Heralds of the Dawn is a play written by William Watson and first published in 1912. The play is divided into eight scenes and tells the story of a group of people who are awaiting the arrival of the dawn, which they believe will bring with it a new era of enlightenment and progress. The characters include a poet, a philosopher, a scientist, and a mystic, each of whom has their own perspective on what the dawn will mean for humanity. As they wait, they engage in debates and discussions about the nature of truth, beauty, and the human condition. The play is a meditation on the role of art, science, and spirituality in shaping society and the individual. It is also a critique of the limitations of human knowledge and the dangers of dogmatism and fanaticism. The Heralds of the Dawn is a thought-provoking work that challenges the reader to reflect on their own beliefs and values.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: 116408416X
• ISBN13: 9781164084167
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"