Saul

Saul is a book written by Robert Browning, which tells the story of King Saul from the Old Testament. The book is written in the form of a dramatic monologue, where Saul himself is the speaker. The story begins with Saul's rise to power as the first king of Israel and his early successes in battle. However, as time goes on, Saul's mental and emotional state begins to deteriorate, and he becomes increasingly paranoid and jealous of David, who he sees as a threat to his throne.Throughout the book, Saul grapples with his own inner demons, including his fear of losing power and his relationship with God. The story culminates in Saul's final battle against the Philistines, where he is mortally wounded and takes his own life rather than being captured by the enemy.Browning's portrayal of Saul is complex and nuanced, showing the king as a flawed and troubled human being rather than a one-dimensional villain. The book is a powerful exploration of themes such as power, jealousy, and the human condition, and is widely regarded as one of Browning's masterpieces.1890. English poet and husband to Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Saul is his dramatic lyrics. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.