Cain, Vol. 1: A Poem, Intended to Be Published in Parts, Containing an Antidote to the Impiety and Blasphemy of Lord Byron's Cain; With Notes, &c (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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If he disclaims having tempte Eve in the shape of the Serpent, it is only because the book of Genesis has not the most distant allusion to any thing of the kind, but merely to the Serpent in his serplentine capacity.
Nola - The reader will erceive that t e author as partlyadopted in this poem the notion of Cuvier, that world had been destro cd' several times before the creation of man. This speculation, derived from the ifi'erent strata and the bones of enormous and unknown animals found in them, is not contrary to the Mosaic account, but rather confirms it; as no human bones have yet been discovered in those strata, although those of man known animals are found near the remains of the unknown. The assertion of ucifer, that the preadamite world was also peopled b rational beinfils much more intelligent ethan man, and prolpgitionabiy powerful the mammo &c. &c. Is,pi course, a poetical fiction -to 1p him to make out his case.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a journey into the ramifications and complexities of Cain, a momentous figure in mythology and religion. The author engages in a fascinating analysis of Byron's portrayal of Cain, examining the philosophical and theological implications of his actions within the context of the biblical narrative. The book goes beyond a mere critique of Byron's work, delving into the broader literary and historical significance of Cain, exploring the treatment of the character in various artistic and religious traditions. The author's exploration of the nature of good and evil, free will, and the consequences of sin provides a profound meditation on the human condition and the enduring power of the Cain myth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259866916_0
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