First published in 1758, this novel by the Swiss author Salomon Gessner is a romantic retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel. It follows the love affair between the beautiful Selima and her devoted suitor Alas, who must confront both Cain's jealousy and his own fears and doubts. With its lush descriptions of nature and its poignant exploration of love and betrayal, The Death of Abel is a classic work of literature that continues to captivate readers today. This work has been selected by scholars as being ...
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First published in 1758, this novel by the Swiss author Salomon Gessner is a romantic retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel. It follows the love affair between the beautiful Selima and her devoted suitor Alas, who must confront both Cain's jealousy and his own fears and doubts. With its lush descriptions of nature and its poignant exploration of love and betrayal, The Death of Abel is a classic work of literature that continues to captivate readers today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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