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Festus, a Poem [By P.J. Bailey]. by P.J. Bailey
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023880459
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 570
Weight: 2.14
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Festus, a Poem by Philip James Bailey is a sprawling, ambitious epic that explores themes of faith, doubt, redemption, and the human condition. Published in 1839, this Victorian-era work gained considerable popularity for its grand scope and its exploration of religious and philosophical questions. The poem follows the protagonist, Festus, through a series of allegorical trials and experiences as he seeks to understand the nature of good and evil, God and humanity. Bailey's work is characterized by its vivid imagery, dramatic intensity, and its attempt to grapple with profound spiritual truths, making it a significant, if sometimes overlooked, contribution to 19th-century literature.
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