Publisher's Synopsis
Christus: A Mystery is an epic poem written by the renowned American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book is divided into three parts: The Divine Tragedy, The Golden Legend, and The New England Tragedies. The Divine Tragedy is a retelling of the life and death of Jesus Christ, from his birth in Bethlehem to his crucifixion and resurrection. Longfellow draws on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to create a vivid and emotional portrayal of Jesus as both human and divine. The Golden Legend is a collection of stories about the lives of saints and martyrs, set in medieval Europe. The protagonist, Prince Henry, is searching for spiritual enlightenment and finds it through the stories of these holy men and women. The New England Tragedies are two plays set in colonial New England. The first play, John Endicott, tells the story of the Puritan governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony and his conflict with the Quakers. The second play, Giles Corey of the Salem Farms, is based on the true story of a man accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials. Overall, Christus: A Mystery is a powerful and thought-provoking work that explores themes of faith, morality, and redemption. Longfellow's masterful use of language and imagery creates a vivid and immersive reading experience that is sure to captivate and inspire readers of all ages.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.
