The Fall of Saul: A Sacred Epic Poem (1839)

The Fall of Saul: A Sacred Epic Poem is a book written by John Gunning Seymer and published in 1839. It is a long narrative poem that tells the story of King Saul, the first king of Israel, and his tragic downfall. The poem is divided into twelve books, each of which follows a different aspect of Saul's life and reign.The poem begins with Saul's anointing as king and his early successes in battle against the Philistines. However, as time goes on, Saul becomes increasingly paranoid and jealous of David, who is favored by God and the people. Saul's jealousy leads him to make a series of bad decisions, including attempting to kill David and consulting with a witch.As Saul's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly isolated and desperate. The final book of the poem describes Saul's final battle against the Philistines, in which he is mortally wounded and takes his own life rather than be captured by the enemy.The Fall of Saul is written in a grand, epic style, with vivid descriptions of battles and landscapes. It is also deeply rooted in biblical and historical sources, drawing on the books of Samuel and other ancient texts. Overall, the poem is a powerful exploration of the themes of power, jealousy, and tragedy, and a testament to the enduring appeal of the story of King Saul.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.