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100 1 _aBennett, Arnold,
_d1867-1931
245 1 0 _aJudith, a Play in Three Acts; Founded on the Apocryphal Book of Judith
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-01
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Sander van Rijnswou and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Judith, a Play in Three Acts; Founded on the Apocryphal Book of Judith" by Arnold Bennett is a dramatic work likely written during the early 20th century. This play centers around the biblical character Judith, a strong and determined woman who plays a pivotal role in the defense of her people against the invading Assyrian army led by Holofernes. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the besieged city of Bethulia, governed by Ozias. During a tense exchange with the elder Chabris, it is revealed that the city is deprived of water due to the siege, leading to desperation among its inhabitants. Ozias, striving to maintain morale, speaks to the citizens, but his leadership is questioned. The entrance of Judith, who has remained isolated for years, marks a turning point. She asserts her intent to save Bethulia, expressing confidence in God's support while hinting at a personal mission against Holofernes. As the act progresses, Judith’s beauty and resolve capture the attention of the men, setting the stage for her audacious plan to confront the Assyrian general and turn the tide of the siege. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJudith (Biblical figure) -- Drama
653 _aWomen in the Bible -- Drama
653 _aReligious drama
653 _aBible plays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12794
999 _c54188
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