Saul A Tragedy

Saul A Tragedy: And JephthaS Daughter A Scriptural Drama Is A Book Written By The Italian Playwright Vittorio Alfieri And Originally Published In 1821. The Book Consists Of Two Plays Both Of Which Are Tragedies. The First Play Saul Is Based On The Biblical Story Of King Saul Who Becomes Consumed By Jealousy And Madness After The Prophet Samuel Anoints David As His Successor. The Play Explores Themes Of Power Ambition And The Consequences Of Unchecked Emotions.The Second Play JephthaS Daughter Is Also Based On A Biblical Story This Time From The Book Of Judges. The Play Tells The Story Of Jephtha A Warrior Who Makes A Vow To God To Sacrifice The First Thing He Sees Upon Returning Home From Battle If He Is Victorious. Tragically The First Thing He Sees Is His Own Daughter. The Play Examines The Themes Of Faith Sacrifice And The Consequences Of Rash Promises.Alfieri'S Writing Style Is Characterized By A Classical Simplicity And A Focus On The Emotional And Psychological Struggles Of His Characters. His Plays Were Influential In The Development Of Italian Drama And Continue To Be Studied And Performed Today.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.