description: Saul is a book written by Robert Browning, an English poet and playwright. The book tells the story of King Saul, who was the first king of Israel. Saul is depicted as a tragic figure who is torn between his own desires and the expectations of his people. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which is a monologue by Saul, in which he reflects on his life and his relationship with God. The second part of the book is a dialogue between Saul and the Witch of Endor, who is able to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel. The book explores themes such as power, faith, and the consequences of disobedience. Browning's poetic style is characterized by his use of dramatic monologue, which allows him to delve deeply into the psyche of his characters. Overall, Saul is a powerful and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important figures in biblical history.1890. English poet and husband to Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Saul is his dramatic lyrics. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
language: English
title: Saul
titlecomplete: Saul
genres: Poetry
ratings_count: 6
publisher: Kessinger Publishing