Judithi: Kuvaus 4:ssä Kohtauksessa by Jacob Fredrik Lagervall

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Author Lagervall, Jacob Fredrik, 1787-1865
Title Judithi: Kuvaus 4:ssä Kohtauksessa
Credits Produced by Jari Koivisto
Summary "Judithi: Kuvaus 4:ssä Kohtauksessa" by Jacob Fredrik Lagervall is a dramatic work likely written in the mid-19th century. The book can be categorized as a historical drama, drawing on themes from ancient Israel's narratives. It appears to revolve around the overarching topic of courage and faith, exemplified through the character of Judith, who seeks to protect her people from the invading Assyrians. The storyline follows Judith, a wealthy widow in Israel, as she devises a plan to save her city, Bethulia, from the siege led by the Assyrian general Holofernes. The narrative unfolds in a series of four scenes where Judith navigates the tensions between her people and their occupiers. She ultimately infiltrates the Assyrian camp, charms Holofernes, and, after getting him drunk, beheads him, thus securing a decisive victory for her people. The text highlights themes of female empowerment, divine intervention, and national identity, showcasing Judith as a figure of strength who transforms her vulnerability into a potent weapon against oppression. Through her cunning and bravery, Judith symbolizes hope and resistance in the face of overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Judith (Biblical figure) -- Drama
Subject Bible plays
Subject Finnish drama -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 47589
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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