Baltasar

Baltasar: A Biblical Drama, In Four Acts And In Verse (1908) is a play written by Gertrudis Gomez De Avellaneda. The play is set in ancient Babylon and follows the story of the Biblical figure, Baltasar, who is the King of Babylon. The play is divided into four acts and is written in verse.The story begins with the arrival of the Prophet Daniel in Babylon. Baltasar is intrigued by Daniel's prophetic abilities and invites him to a banquet. At the banquet, a mysterious hand appears and writes on the wall, predicting the downfall of Babylon. Daniel interprets the writing as a warning from God and advises Baltasar to repent and turn to God.Despite Daniel's warning, Baltasar refuses to change his ways and continues to live in luxury and excess. He is eventually conquered by the Persians, fulfilling the prophecy. The play ends with Baltasar's death and the fall of Babylon.Baltasar: A Biblical Drama, In Four Acts And In Verse is a powerful exploration of faith, power, and the consequences of ignoring divine warnings. Avellaneda's use of verse adds a poetic and dramatic element to the play, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read.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.