Saul, A Tragedy: And Jephtha's Daughter, A Scriptural Drama (1821) - Paperback

by Vittorio Alfieri (Author), A. Lady (Translator)

Saul, A Tragedy: And Jephtha�������s Daughter, A Scriptural Drama is a book written by Vittorio Alfieri and published in 1821. The book is a collection of two plays, Saul and Jephtha�������s Daughter, both of which are tragedies. The first play, Saul, is a retelling of the biblical story of King Saul, who becomes jealous of the young David and tries to kill him. The play explores themes of jealousy, power, and betrayal, as well as the tragic consequences of these emotions. The second play, Jephtha�������s Daughter, is also based on a biblical story, this time from the book of Judges. The play tells the story of Jephtha, a warrior who makes a vow to sacrifice the first thing he sees upon returning home from battle if he is victorious. When his daughter is the first to greet him, Jephtha must decide whether to keep his vow or break it. The play explores themes of sacrifice, duty, and the consequences of making rash decisions. Overall, Saul, A Tragedy: And Jephtha�������s Daughter, A Scriptural Drama is a powerful exploration of human emotions and the tragic consequences that can result from them. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in biblical stories.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.