Publisher's Synopsis
Ruth, The Moabitess: A Poem, In Seven Scenes is a book written by Georgiana Ogilvy and published in 1879. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman who becomes the wife of Boaz and an ancestor of King David. The poem is divided into seven scenes, each of which depicts a significant event in Ruth's life. The first scene introduces Ruth and her family, who are forced to flee their homeland due to a famine. They settle in the land of Judah, where Ruth meets Boaz, a wealthy landowner. The second scene depicts Ruth's decision to follow her mother-in-law Naomi back to Judah after her husband dies. In the third scene, Ruth meets Boaz while gleaning in his fields and he shows her kindness. The fourth scene shows Naomi's plan to have Ruth approach Boaz and ask him to marry her. In the fifth scene, Boaz agrees to marry Ruth, but there is a legal complication that must be resolved. The sixth scene depicts the resolution of the legal issue and the marriage of Ruth and Boaz. The final scene shows Ruth giving birth to a son, who becomes the grandfather of King David. The poem ends with a celebration of Ruth's faithfulness and loyalty to Naomi and her new family. Overall, Ruth, The Moabitess: A Poem, In Seven Scenes is a retelling of the biblical story of Ruth that emphasizes the themes of loyalty, faithfulness, and redemption. The book is written in a lyrical and descriptive style that brings the characters and settings to life.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.
