The Man of Uz, and Other Poems by L. H. Sigourney
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About this eBook
| Author | Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard), 1791-1865 |
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| LoC No. | 55053986 |
| Title | The Man of Uz, and Other Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "The Man of Uz, and Other Poems" by L. H. Sigourney is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. The verses reflect deeply on themes of human suffering, divine justice, and the nature of resilience displayed by the biblical figure Job. Through poignant stanzas, the collection presents a fascinating exploration of themes such as faith, grief, and the human condition amidst life's adversities. The opening of the work sets the stage for a powerful retelling of the trials faced by Job, identified as the Man of Uz. It describes a joyous family gathering that swiftly transforms into a scene of devastation as calamity strikes, leaving Job in profound despair. As Job grapples with his profound loss, he reflects on the transient nature of wealth and happiness, reinforcing the importance of maintaining faith and gratitude in the face of suffering. The future interactions among Job and his companions, who offer misguided counsel, set a tone for a deeper exploration of themes such as friendship, loss, and the search for understanding amidst tribulations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20504 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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