The Blood of Rachel, a Dramatization of Esther, and Other Poems by Cotton Noe
"The Blood of Rachel: A Dramatization of Esther and Other Poems" by Cotton Noe is a dramatic work accompanied by poetry, written in the early 20th century. This piece dramatizes the biblical story of Esther, exploring themes of power, fidelity, and heroism against the backdrop of the Persian Empire. The principal characters include Ahasuerus, the king of Persia, his queen Esther, and the villain Haman, presenting a conflict that intertwines personal andpolitical stakes. The opening of the drama sets the stage in ancient Shushan and introduces the characters, highlighting the moral and emotional tensions of the court. Ahafid, a court poet, laments the king's indulgence and the plight of the people suffering under heavy taxes, while Smerdis, the jester, engages in a cynical commentary on the king's behavior. Queen Vashti's impending conflict with King Ahasuerus is foreshadowed as she refuses his command to appear before his revelers, expressing her grief for the suffering of the Persian people. Concurrently, Esther's character is introduced, framing her inner turmoil as she grapples with her identity and the looming danger faced by her people, setting the groundwork for a tale rich with themes of sacrifice and courage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Noe, Cotton, 1864-1953 |
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| Title | The Blood of Rachel, a Dramatization of Esther, and Other Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Garcia, Christine Aldridge and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34936 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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