The Angel of Death by Johan Olof Wallin
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"The Angel of Death" by Johan Olof Wallin is a poetic work written in the late 19th century. This translated poem exhibits the profound themes of mortality and human existence, utilizing a form that melds didactic lessons with heartfelt reflections. Wallin, a celebrated Swedish poet and priest, expresses through this piece the inescapable nature of death while calling the reader to lead a virtuous life. The poem personifies the Angel of Death,
portraying it as an omnipresent force that transcends power, wealth, and status. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, Wallin conveys the certainty of death while urging humanity to seek meaning beyond material pursuits. The Angel's voice resonates with both warning and comfort, commanding attention to the spiritual obligations and ephemeral nature of life. In its rich verses, the poem encapsulates the struggles of the human condition, ultimately guiding readers toward a profound understanding of their existence and moral responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wallin, Johan Olof, 1779-1839 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Almqvist, August W., 1839- |
| Title | The Angel of Death |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20135 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20135-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 554 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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