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The Phylactery: A Poem (1836)

The Phylactery: A Poem (1836)

Evans, Arthur Benoni

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Poetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1437171915
ISBN13: 9781437171914
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Phylactery: A Poem is a work of literature written by Arthur Benoni Evans in 1836. The poem is a reflection on the nature of life and death, exploring themes of mortality, spirituality, and the human condition. The title of the poem refers to a small box containing religious texts worn by Jewish men during prayer, which serves as a metaphor for the human soul. The poem is structured in four parts, each exploring a different aspect of the human experience. Part one reflects on the fleeting nature of life, while part two delves into the search for meaning and purpose in life. Part three explores the concept of death and the afterlife, while part four concludes with a message of hope and redemption. The language of the poem is rich and lyrical, with vivid imagery and powerful metaphors. Overall, The Phylactery: A Poem is a thought-provoking work of literature that explores the deepest questions of human existence.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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