Saul: A Dramatic Poem (1864)

Saul: A Dramatic Poem is a literary work written by Sophia Skelton in 1864. The book is a poetic retelling of the biblical story of King Saul, who was the first king of Israel. The story follows Saul's rise to power, his descent into madness and his eventual downfall. The book is divided into five acts, each of which explores a different aspect of Saul's life. Act one introduces Saul as a young and ambitious man, eager to lead his people to greatness. Act two sees Saul struggling with his own personal demons and the weight of his responsibilities as king. In act three, Saul's paranoia and jealousy begin to consume him, leading to his eventual downfall. Act four sees Saul grappling with his own mortality and the legacy he will leave behind. Finally, in act five, Saul meets his tragic end.Throughout the book, Skelton employs vivid imagery and powerful language to bring the story to life. The characters are complex and nuanced, with Saul himself serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and pride. Overall, Saul: A Dramatic Poem is a thought-provoking and engaging work of literature that explores timeless themes of power, morality and the human condition.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.