Project Gutenberg 2006-07-02 Public domain in the USA. 89 Brooks, Maria Gowen 1794 1845 Brooks, Mrs. (Maria Gowen) Zophiel : $b A poem Produced using page scans from The University of Michigan's Making of America online book collection (http://www.hti.umich.edu/m/moa/) "Zophiel: A poem by Maria Gowen Brooks" is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century, indicative of styles and themes prevalent during that time. The work explores profound ideas centered around the human experience, spirituality, and the interplay between love and suffering, all presented through lyrical, evocative language. It takes readers through a stylized rendition of emotions that relate to universal themes like longing, hope, and despair set against a backdrop of mythological and biblical references. The poem introduces the character of Egla, a Hebrew maiden intertwined with love and fate. The narrative unfolds her struggle as she is bound to marry Meles, a gifted, yet flawed suitor, amidst the swirling temples of her emotions and heritage. Throughout the first canto, the figure of Zophiel, a spirit of temptation, enters Egla's life and involuntarily reflects upon notions of beauty and mortality as she faces the consequences of her choices. The tension builds as Zophiel’s malevolent influence threatens her tranquil existence, culminating in a dramatic encounter that foreshadows tragic outcomes. The intricate blend of romantic yearning and ethereal dilemmas forms a rich tapestry that captures the reader's imagination and compels them to reflect on deeper philosophical meanings inherent in love and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 117189 2025-07-08T05:57:05.891857 text/html 117010 2025-01-08T06:13:07.093470 text/html 116544 2025-07-08T05:57:11.585826 application/epub+zip 116050 2025-07-08T05:57:08.254842 application/epub+zip 112085 2025-07-08T05:57:07.147879 application/epub+zip 195668 2025-07-08T05:57:13.686830 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183402 2025-07-08T05:57:10.778842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160330 2022-09-09T05:32:20.212279 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90040 2025-07-08T05:57:05.641863 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89986 2006-07-02T06:14:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17908 2025-07-08T05:57:13.813797 application/rdf+xml 10512 2025-07-08T05:57:07.625828 image/jpeg 2747 2025-07-08T05:57:07.386843 image/jpeg 37645 2006-07-02T06:14:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 113130 2025-07-08T05:57:05.902844 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia