000 02242cam a22003253u 4500
001 33444
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133749.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPG
100 1 _aKuprin, A. I.
_q(Aleksandr Ivanovich),
_d1870-1938
245 1 0 _aSulamith: A Romance of Antiquity
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-16
508 _aDavid Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Sulamith: A Romance of Antiquity" by A.I. Kuprin is a historical romance written in the early 20th century. The narrative likely explores the legendary love story between King Solomon, a figure renowned for his wisdom and wealth, and a humble maiden named Sulamith. The book is set against the backdrop of ancient Israel, detailing the opulence of Solomon's court while embodying themes of love, desire, and the contrast between power and simplicity. The opening portion of the narrative introduces King Solomon at the height of his rule, illustrating his splendor and the immense construction efforts directed toward the temple and his palace. It highlights Solomon’s relationships with numerous women, yet focuses on his deep affection for Sulamith, a vineyard maiden who captivates his heart. As Solomon first encounters Sulamith, there is a palpable tension of attraction mixed with innocence, as the king is entranced by her beauty and charm. The vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings set the stage for a tale that intertwines love, longing, and the complexities of human desire against an ancient historical setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussian fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aSolomon, King of Israel -- Fiction
700 1 _aGuerney, Bernard Guilbert,
_d1894-1979
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33444
999 _c74290
_d74290