The Wrath Of Cain
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Lord Byron's Cain
Author: Truman Guy Steffan
language: en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date: 2014-11-17
Cain has been ranked as one of the two best dramatic poems written in England in the nineteenth century. Because of its religious heterodoxy, which veiled a political iconoclasm, and also because of Byron’s notoriety, Cain stirred up a storm among Tories and clergymen “from Kentish town to Pisa.” From 1821 to 1830 more was printed about its eighteen hundred alarming lines than about the twenty thousand of Don Juan. One solemn Frenchman even translated the work in order to supply his countrymen with a text that he could then rewrite and confute. After the initial controversy, readers began to regard Cain not merely as revolutionary propaganda but as a fictional portrait of common youthful experience: a sequence of aspiration, discontent, uncertainty, confusion, misunderstood isolation, fear, frustration, anger, and finally a rash, inevitable, but futile revolt that led to a future of hopeless regret. Truman Guy Steffan here presents a text, arrived at by collation of the first and several later editions with the original manuscript (presently in the Stark Collection of the Miriam Lutcher Stark Library at the Harry Ransom Center, the University of Texas at Austin). The first eight essays, which comprise Part I, cover a number of literary topics: Byron’s defense of his purposes in Cain and the relevance of his dramatic theory to the poem; the characterization that is an ideological confrontation, a revelation of personal conflict, as well as a rendering of individuals who have an existence independent of the author; the principles that controlled Byron’s absorption and expansion of biblical materials; the integration of the imagery with the dramatic substance; the incongruities of the language; the metrical heterodoxy; and a description of the manuscript and of Byron’s insertions. Part II contains the text of Cain, accompanied by notes on the variants, the manuscript cancellations and additions, certain linguistic details, and the scansion of some unusual verses. Then follow annotations on allusions, sources, and analogues, and on a few passages of the play that have elicited unusual conflict over interpretation. Part III provides a history of Cain criticism, from the opinions of Byron’s social and literary circle and of the major periodicals and pamphlets to the more complicated contribution of the twentieth century. This important work stands not only as a valuable addition to Byron scholarship but also as an illuminating record of the changing critical and cultural attitudes from the early nineteenth century to the 1960s. Steffan has done a remarkable job in bringing together and synthesizing an enormous body of material.
The Wrath of Cain
Author: Kathy Coopmans
language: en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date: 2015-10-09
Watch the Wrath unfold! Clubs. Mafia. Drugs. Murder. And the man they all know as Scarface, will leave you guessing in book one of this brand new series... Eloped at the age of eighteen. Separated at the age of eighteen. Disappeared at the age of eighteen. This is what happened to Calla Greer. Her perfect life was shattered on her wedding day when she caught her husband Cain with another woman just hours after they said I do. With her heart broken, she moves across the border to Windsor, Canada to get away from the nightmare she stumbled upon. Hell bent on going to college and fulfilling her dream of becoming a lawyer. After six long years of still being married, Calla returns to Detroit to have Cain sign divorce papers. Only Cain has changed. He's bitter, angry and for a good reason. At least that's what he's been telling himself for the past six years. Cain Bexley had fifteen minutes to destroy his marriage to protect the woman he loved. He did the only thing he could think of to make her leave. He jumped in bed with a woman. Life at home was a lie. Lives were at risk. People are not who they seem. Not even Cain's dad or Calla's parents are who they say they are. When Calla shows up begging for a divorce. He shows her exactly who he is and no way in hell will he sign those papers. What happens when six years later she returns? The only woman he has loved. A woman who has changed herself! When all the lies surface will she be able to forgive everyone she has trusted in her life or will Calla turn to the man who destroyed her?
The Ultimate Luther Collection
In 'The Ultimate Luther Collection', Martin Luther delves into the core principles of the Protestant Reformation, discussing topics such as justification by faith, the priesthood of all believers, and the authority of scripture. This collection includes a selection of Luther's most famous works, showcasing his fiery yet eloquent writing style and providing insight into the religious and political turmoil of 16th century Europe. The text is rich in theological depth, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of Luther's key teachings and their impact on Christianity. The collection serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students alike, shedding light on the religious debates that shaped the modern world. Martin Luther, a German theologian and reformer, was a key figure in challenging the authority of the Catholic Church and promoting religious reform in Europe. His bold actions, including the posting of the Ninety-Five Theses, sparked a revolution within the Christian world. Luther's profound theological insights and passionate advocacy for scripture-based faith continue to inspire readers today. I highly recommend 'The Ultimate Luther Collection' to anyone interested in Reformation history, theology, or the development of Protestant Christianity. Luther's timeless writings offer valuable perspectives on faith, church governance, and the power of individual conscience in matters of belief.