Judith And Holofernes

Judith and Holofernes: A Poem is a work of literature written by American author Thomas Bailey Aldrich in 1896. The poem is based on the biblical story of Judith, a Jewish heroine who saved her people from the Assyrian army by beheading their leader, Holofernes. The poem is written in blank verse and is divided into six sections, each depicting a different aspect of the story. The first section sets the scene and introduces the characters, while the second section describes the Assyrian army's siege of the Jewish city of Bethulia. The third section focuses on Judith's decision to take action and her plan to infiltrate the enemy camp. In the fourth section, Judith meets Holofernes and uses her charm to gain his trust. The fifth section depicts the tense moment when Judith finally beheads Holofernes, and the final section describes the aftermath of the battle and the Jewish people's celebration of their victory. Throughout the poem, Aldrich uses vivid imagery and powerful language to bring the story to life. The poem is a testament to the enduring power of the Judith and Holofernes story, and Aldrich's skillful writing makes it a compelling read for anyone interested in biblical literature or 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.