Belshazzar: A Tale of the Fall of Babylon by William Stearns Davis
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"Belshazzar: A Tale of the Fall of Babylon" by William Stearns Davis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative immerses the reader in the vibrant cultural and political landscape of ancient Babylon during the reign of King Belshazzar and the impending threats to his empire introduced by the Persian prince Darius. The primary characters include Darius, the charming and capable son of Cyrus, and Princess Atossa, who
finds herself caught between her family's loyalty and her heart amidst the intrigues of Babylon. The opening of the novel introduces Darius as he travels down the Euphrates River toward Babylon. Despite his weariness of the monotonous landscape, he is filled with anticipation for the splendor of the city. Accompanied by his noble friend Pharnaces and Atossa, they approach the formidable walls of Babylon, adorned with excessive beauty and majesty. Their arrival is met with significant cultural customs, highlighting the social intricacies within Babylonian society, such as the juxtaposition of divine worship and political maneuvering. As Darius contemplates his role and the fate of his companions, significant political tensions arise, foreshadowing the dramatic events that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Davis, William Stearns, 1877-1930 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Laub, J. E. |
| Illustrator | Zeigler, Lee Woodward, 1868-1952 |
| LoC No. | 02017859 |
| Title | Belshazzar: A Tale of the Fall of Babylon |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Babylon (Extinct city) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Iraq -- History -- To 634 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Belshazzar -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66745 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66745-4 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 403 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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