Adonijah: A Tale of the Jewish Dispersion. by Jane Margaret Strickland
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| Author | Strickland, Jane Margaret, 1800-1888 |
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| Title | Adonijah: A Tale of the Jewish Dispersion. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Adonijah: A Tale of the Jewish Dispersion" by Jane Margaret Strickland is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set in the tumultuous times of the Roman Empire, the narrative focuses on Adonijah, a captured Hebrew who bears the weight of loss and despair as he witnesses the destruction of Jerusalem and experiences the indignities of slavery. The story explores themes of faith, identity, and the conflicts between opposing cultures and religions during a period marked by persecution and upheaval. The opening of the novel introduces us to a world steeped in historical significance, with the backdrop of Nero's reign and the impending destruction of Jerusalem. Adonijah, the main character, is portrayed as a proud warrior whose family and homeland have been obliterated, leading him to feel bitterly enslaved and hopeless. Through poetic and vivid language, Strickland sets the stage for political intrigue and personal turmoil as Adonijah grapples with his deep-seated patriotism, struggles against oppression, and faces the emergence of conflicting feelings toward Lucia Claudia, a vestal virgin symbolizing both beauty and a different faith. This initial segment invites readers into a compelling story of survival and the quest for dignity amidst the ruins of a once-mighty civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Jerusalem -- History -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jews -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jerusalem -- History -- Siege, 70 A.D. -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49663 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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