02183cam a22003013u 4500 54947 UtSlPG 20260610134251.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Guiney, Louise Imogen, 1861-1920 The Martyrs' Idyl, and Shorter Poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-20 Produced by Emmy, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Martyrs' Idyl, and Shorter Poems" by Louise Imogen Guiney is a collection of poetry and a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. This book primarily explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and the human condition through lyrical verse and a dramatic recounting of martyrdom. The poems are marked by Guiney’s rich imagery and deep emotional resonance, reflecting both personal and historical dimensions of suffering and love. The central narrative, "The Martyrs' Idyl," recounts the story of Didymus, a soldier, and his encounter with Theodora, a Christian martyr, during a period of Roman persecution. As Didymus grapples with his faith and identity amidst the chaos of the time, Theodora’s steadfastness in her beliefs presents a contrast to his inner turmoil. Throughout the larger collection of shorter poems, Guiney addresses various subjects, drawing on nature, love, and loss, while maintaining a consistent exploration of spiritual and existential dilemmas. Together, these works evoke a poignant meditation on courage and the quest for divine truth in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American poetry -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54947 95779 95779