David and Bathshua: A Drama in Five Acts (1903)

David and Bathshua: A Drama in Five Acts is a play written by Charles Whitworth Wynne in 1903. The play is based on the biblical story of King David and Bathsheba. The plot revolves around the love affair between King David and Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite. The play explores the themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.The play is divided into five acts, each of which is set in a different location. The first act takes place in the palace of King David, where he first sees Bathsheba. The second act takes place in Bathsheba's home, where she and David confess their love for each other. The third act takes place on the battlefield, where Uriah and David's armies are fighting. The fourth act takes place in the palace, where David and Bathsheba's affair is exposed. The final act takes place in the temple, where David seeks forgiveness for his sins.The characters in the play are based on biblical figures, including King David, Bathsheba, Uriah, and Nathan the Prophet. The play is written in verse and features a cast of actors who bring the characters to life on stage.Overall, David and Bathshua: A Drama in Five Acts is a compelling retelling of a well-known biblical story. It explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions. It is a thought-provoking and engaging play that will appeal to anyone interested in biblical stories, drama, or literature.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.