Publisher's Synopsis
Athaliah, A Sacred Drama: Translated From Racine And Original Poems is a book that was first published in 1841. The book is a translation of the play ""Athaliah"" by French playwright Jean Racine, which was first performed in 1691. The play is a tragedy that tells the story of Athaliah, the queen of Judah, who attempts to destroy the Jewish royal family in order to maintain her power. The translation is accompanied by original poems by the author, which explore themes of faith, love, and redemption. The book is considered a classic of French literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of drama and poetry.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.
