Overview

""The Course of Time: A Poem in Ten Books"" is an epic poem written by Scottish poet Robert Pollok. The poem is a philosophical exploration of the nature of time, human existence, and the role of God in the universe. It is divided into ten books, each of which represents a different stage in the course of time. The poem begins with a description of the creation of the universe and the fall of Satan. It then moves on to explore the history of humanity, from the Garden of Eden to the end of the world. Along the way, Pollok examines the nature of sin, the struggles of human life, and the ultimate destiny of the soul. Throughout the poem, Pollok's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, its use of religious symbolism, and its philosophical depth. ""The Course of Time"" was a popular work in its time, and it remains an important example of the epic poem genre.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.

ISBN-13

9781430482680

ISBN-10

1430482680

Weight

1.05 Pounds

Dimensions

6.00 x 0.73 x 9.00 In

List Price

$30.95

Format

-

Language

English

Pages

324 pages

Publisher

Kessinger Publishing

Published On

2007-01-01



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