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LoC No.: 02017859
Title: Belshazzar: A Tale of the Fall of Babylon
Note: Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Belshazzar: A Tale of the Fall of Babylon" by William Stearns Davis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative immerses the reader in the vibrant cultural and political landscape of ancient Babylon during the reign of King Belshazzar and the impending threats to his empire introduced by the Persian prince Darius. The primary characters include Darius, the charming and capable son of Cyrus, and Princess Atossa, who finds herself caught between her family's loyalty and her heart amidst the intrigues of Babylon. The opening of the novel introduces Darius as he travels down the Euphrates River toward Babylon. Despite his weariness of the monotonous landscape, he is filled with anticipation for the splendor of the city. Accompanied by his noble friend Pharnaces and Atossa, they approach the formidable walls of Babylon, adorned with excessive beauty and majesty. Their arrival is met with significant cultural customs, highlighting the social intricacies within Babylonian society, such as the juxtaposition of divine worship and political maneuvering. As Darius contemplates his role and the fate of his companions, significant political tensions arise, foreshadowing the dramatic events that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Davis, William Stearns, 1877-1930
Illustrator: Laub, J. E.
Illustrator: Zeigler, Lee Woodward, 1868-1952
EBook No.: 66745
Published: Nov 15, 2021
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Babylon (Extinct city) -- Fiction
Subject: Iraq -- History -- To 634 -- Fiction
Subject: Belshazzar -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02017859
Title: Belshazzar: A Tale of the Fall of Babylon
Note: Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Belshazzar: A Tale of the Fall of Babylon" by William Stearns Davis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative immerses the reader in the vibrant cultural and political landscape of ancient Babylon during the reign of King Belshazzar and the impending threats to his empire introduced by the Persian prince Darius. The primary characters include Darius, the charming and capable son of Cyrus, and Princess Atossa, who finds herself caught between her family's loyalty and her heart amidst the intrigues of Babylon. The opening of the novel introduces Darius as he travels down the Euphrates River toward Babylon. Despite his weariness of the monotonous landscape, he is filled with anticipation for the splendor of the city. Accompanied by his noble friend Pharnaces and Atossa, they approach the formidable walls of Babylon, adorned with excessive beauty and majesty. Their arrival is met with significant cultural customs, highlighting the social intricacies within Babylonian society, such as the juxtaposition of divine worship and political maneuvering. As Darius contemplates his role and the fate of his companions, significant political tensions arise, foreshadowing the dramatic events that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Davis, William Stearns, 1877-1930
Illustrator: Laub, J. E.
Illustrator: Zeigler, Lee Woodward, 1868-1952
EBook No.: 66745
Published: Nov 15, 2021
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Babylon (Extinct city) -- Fiction
Subject: Iraq -- History -- To 634 -- Fiction
Subject: Belshazzar -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.