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Title: Pearl-Maiden: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
Summary: "Pearl-Maiden: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Jerusalem's tumultuous period under Roman rule, focusing on the harrowing experiences of its inhabitants as they grapple with oppression and the impending fall of their city. Central to the narrative are the characters Rachel, a noble Jewish woman, and Nehushta, her devoted slave and protector, as they face the brutal realities of persecution for their Christian faith. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Cæsarea, where King Agrippa celebrates a festival while dark fates loom for captured Christians in the nearby prison. The ominous atmosphere sets the stage for a day filled with grisly spectacles involving gladiatorial combats and cruel entertainments, culminating in plans to sacrifice innocent Christians to wild beasts. Rachel and Nehushta are among those condemned, navigating fear and determination as they share poignant conversations about faith, family, and the child Rachel bears. While darkness hovers, their strength and bond echo against the backdrop of despair, indicating both personal and spiritual resilience amidst catastrophic events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 5175
Published: Apr 22, 2006
Downloads: 142
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Jerusalem -- History -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Pearl-Maiden: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
Summary: "Pearl-Maiden: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Jerusalem's tumultuous period under Roman rule, focusing on the harrowing experiences of its inhabitants as they grapple with oppression and the impending fall of their city. Central to the narrative are the characters Rachel, a noble Jewish woman, and Nehushta, her devoted slave and protector, as they face the brutal realities of persecution for their Christian faith. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Cæsarea, where King Agrippa celebrates a festival while dark fates loom for captured Christians in the nearby prison. The ominous atmosphere sets the stage for a day filled with grisly spectacles involving gladiatorial combats and cruel entertainments, culminating in plans to sacrifice innocent Christians to wild beasts. Rachel and Nehushta are among those condemned, navigating fear and determination as they share poignant conversations about faith, family, and the child Rachel bears. While darkness hovers, their strength and bond echo against the backdrop of despair, indicating both personal and spiritual resilience amidst catastrophic events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 5175
Published: Apr 22, 2006
Downloads: 142
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Jerusalem -- History -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.