The Death Of Amnon A Poem, With An Appendix Containing Pastorals And Other Poetical Pieces (1789)

""The Death of Amnon"" is a poem written by Elizabeth Hands and published in 1789. The poem tells the tragic story of Amnon, the son of King David, who rapes his half-sister Tamar and is later killed by her brother Absalom. The poem is written in a dramatic and emotional style, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their actions. The book also includes an appendix containing other poems and pastorals written by Hands. These works explore themes of love, nature, and rural life. They are written in a more pastoral style, with descriptions of idyllic landscapes and simple country folk. Overall, ""The Death of Amnon"" and its accompanying poems provide a glimpse into the world of 18th-century poetry and literature, with a focus on biblical stories and pastoral themes.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.