Elijah The Reformer, A Ballad Epic: And Other Sacred And Religious Poems (1885)

By George Lansing Taylor

Book Overview

""Elijah the Reformer, A Ballad Epic: And Other Sacred and Religious Poems"" is a book of poetry written by George Lansing Taylor in 1885. The centerpiece of the collection is the title poem, which tells the story of the prophet Elijah and his efforts to reform the people of Israel. The poem is written in ballad form, with a strong narrative structure and a focus on the heroic deeds of Elijah.In addition to the epic poem, the book contains a number of shorter poems on religious and sacred themes. Many of these poems explore the spiritual struggles of the human soul, and the search for meaning and purpose in a world that often seems chaotic and confusing. The language of the poems is rich and evocative, with a strong emphasis on the power of faith and the transformative potential of spiritual experience.Overall, ""Elijah the Reformer, A Ballad Epic: And Other Sacred and Religious Poems"" is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the search for meaning and purpose in life. Through its vivid imagery and stirring language, the book offers readers a glimpse into the depths of the human soul and the transformative power of faith and spirituality.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: 1104122154
• ISBN13: 9781104122157
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"