The Witch Of Endor: A Tragedy

By Robert Norwood

Book Overview

The Witch of Endor: A Tragedy by Robert Norwood is a play that tells the story of King Saul, who seeks the help of a witch to communicate with the deceased prophet Samuel. The play is set in ancient Israel and is based on the biblical story of the same name. The play begins with King Saul being tormented by the Philistine army and seeking guidance from the prophet Samuel. However, Samuel has passed away, and Saul is desperate to hear his voice once again. He turns to the witch of Endor, who is known for her ability to communicate with the dead. The witch is hesitant to help Saul, but he insists, and she begins to perform her ritual. As she calls upon the spirit of Samuel, she becomes frightened by the power she has unleashed. Samuel's spirit appears, and he delivers a chilling message to Saul, foretelling his downfall and death in battle. The play explores themes of power, desperation, and the consequences of seeking forbidden knowledge. It also examines the relationship between Saul and Samuel, as well as the role of women in ancient Israel. Overall, The Witch of Endor: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking play that offers a unique perspective on a well-known biblical story. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, drama, or biblical history.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: 054839458X
• ISBN13: 9780548394588
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"