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Nimrod: A Dramatic Poem In Five Acts (1848)

Nimrod: A Dramatic Poem In Five Acts (1848)

Jameson, Robert William

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ISBN10: 1437093140
ISBN13: 9781437093148
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 1 2008
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Nimrod is a dramatic poem written in five acts by Robert William Jameson and published in 1848. The book tells the story of Nimrod, a biblical figure known as a mighty hunter and the founder of the city of Babylon. The poem explores the themes of power, ambition, and the consequences of pride. The story begins with Nimrod's rise to power and his desire to build a tower that would reach the heavens. He believes that by doing so, he would become equal to God. However, his ambition and pride lead to his downfall as his actions anger God, who confuses the language of the people and scatters them across the earth. The poem is written in blank verse and contains several soliloquies and monologues that reveal the characters' inner thoughts and motivations. The language is rich and poetic, with vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters' emotions. Overall, Nimrod is a thought-provoking work that explores the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of humility. It is a classic example of dramatic poetry and a must-read for anyone interested in biblical literature and poetry.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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