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The Last Plague Of Egypt, The German Gladiators, Great King Herod, And Other Poems

The Last Plague Of Egypt, The German Gladiators, Great King Herod, And Other Poems

Joseph Benjamin McCaul

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781104253707
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The Last Plague Of Egypt, The German Gladiators, Great King Herod, And Other Poems: A Metrical Medley Of Original Pieces (1880) is a collection of poems written by Joseph Benjamin McCaul. The book features a variety of subjects, including biblical stories, historical events, and fictional characters. The poems are written in a metrical style, with a focus on rhythm and rhyme. The Last Plague Of Egypt tells the story of the final plague that struck Egypt in the time of Moses. The German Gladiators is a poem about a group of gladiators who rebelled against their Roman oppressors. Great King Herod is a poem about the infamous king of Judea who is known for his cruelty and paranoia. Other poems in the book cover topics such as love, nature, and the human condition. Overall, The Last Plague Of Egypt, The German Gladiators, Great King Herod, And Other Poems: A Metrical Medley Of Original Pieces (1880) is a diverse collection of poetry that explores a wide range of themes and subjects.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.

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