Judith And Holofernes: A Poem (1896)

by Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Book Overview

""Judith and Holofernes: A Poem"" is a work of poetry written by Thomas Bailey Aldrich and published in 1896. The poem is based on the biblical story of Judith, a Jewish widow who saves her people by killing the Assyrian general Holofernes. The poem is written in blank verse and explores the themes of bravery, faith, and the power of women. Aldrich's interpretation of the story is both dramatic and lyrical, with vivid descriptions of the characters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110424022X
• ISBN13: 9781104240226
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"