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John The Baptist: A Play (1909)

John The Baptist: A Play (1909)

Marshall, Beatrice
Sudermann, Hermann

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesBuddhismGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1104135922
ISBN13: 9781104135928
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John The Baptist: A Play is a drama written by Hermann Sudermann and originally published in 1909. The play is set in ancient Judea and centers around the life of John the Baptist, a prophet who was known for his preaching and baptizing in the Jordan River. The play explores John's relationship with Herod Antipas, the ruler of Judea, and his wife Herodias, who is infatuated with John. The story unfolds as Herodias seeks revenge against John for his disapproval of her marriage to Herod, leading to his eventual imprisonment and execution. The play delves into themes of power, love, and religious devotion, as well as the consequences of challenging authority. Sudermann's writing style is known for its vivid imagery and emotional depth, making John The Baptist: A Play a powerful and thought-provoking work.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.

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