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Title: Judith och Holofernes : Historiskt skådespel i 4 akter och 8 tablåer
Original Publication: Helsingfors: G. W. Edlunds Förlag, 1880.
Note: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Judith och Holofernes: Historiskt skådespel i 4 akter och 8 tablåer" by August Tavaststjerna is a historical drama likely written in the late 19th century. The play explores the biblical story of Judith, a Jewish widow, and her encounter with Holofernes, the Assyrian general. Central to the narrative is Judith's cunning and bravery as she attempts to save her city from impending doom, making her a key figure in this tale of resilience and empowerment. The opening of the play sets an intense and dramatic tone, taking place in Holofernes' camp, where he is preparing to sacrifice Ahalibama, a young beauty captured from the Ammonites. Amidst the fervor of warriors worshipping Nebucadnezar’s idol, Holofernes reveals his disdain for the gods and his desire for power. As he becomes infatuated with Ahalibama, he grants her freedom from her sacrifice, illuminated by his own twisted notions of love and conquest. The scenes shift from the preparation of war and bloodshed to Judith's emerging role as a protagonist, revealing her determination to save her people. This establishes a gripping backdrop for the unfolding drama that promises themes of courage, love, betrayal, and divine intervention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tavaststjerna, Karl August, 1860-1898
EBook No.: 74078
Published: Jul 20, 2024
Downloads: 75
Language: Swedish
Subject: Judith (Biblical figure) -- Drama
Subject: Bible plays
Subject: Swedish drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Judith och Holofernes : Historiskt skådespel i 4 akter och 8 tablåer
Original Publication: Helsingfors: G. W. Edlunds Förlag, 1880.
Note: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Judith och Holofernes: Historiskt skådespel i 4 akter och 8 tablåer" by August Tavaststjerna is a historical drama likely written in the late 19th century. The play explores the biblical story of Judith, a Jewish widow, and her encounter with Holofernes, the Assyrian general. Central to the narrative is Judith's cunning and bravery as she attempts to save her city from impending doom, making her a key figure in this tale of resilience and empowerment. The opening of the play sets an intense and dramatic tone, taking place in Holofernes' camp, where he is preparing to sacrifice Ahalibama, a young beauty captured from the Ammonites. Amidst the fervor of warriors worshipping Nebucadnezar’s idol, Holofernes reveals his disdain for the gods and his desire for power. As he becomes infatuated with Ahalibama, he grants her freedom from her sacrifice, illuminated by his own twisted notions of love and conquest. The scenes shift from the preparation of war and bloodshed to Judith's emerging role as a protagonist, revealing her determination to save her people. This establishes a gripping backdrop for the unfolding drama that promises themes of courage, love, betrayal, and divine intervention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tavaststjerna, Karl August, 1860-1898
EBook No.: 74078
Published: Jul 20, 2024
Downloads: 75
Language: Swedish
Subject: Judith (Biblical figure) -- Drama
Subject: Bible plays
Subject: Swedish drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.