The Martyr Of Antioch: A Dramatic Poem (1822)

""The Martyr of Antioch"" is a dramatic poem written by Henry Hart Milman and published in 1822. The poem tells the story of a young Christian woman named Margaret who lives in Antioch during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Margaret is forced to choose between renouncing her faith or facing torture and death. Despite the pleas of her family and friends, Margaret remains steadfast in her beliefs and ultimately chooses to become a martyr for her faith. The poem is written in blank verse and features vivid descriptions of the characters and settings. It also explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and the struggle between religious beliefs and societal expectations. Overall, ""The Martyr of Antioch"" is a powerful and moving work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.