Epic poem · 1656

Davideis

A Sacred Poem of the Troubles of David

by Abraham Cowley

Cowley's unfinished biblical epic in rhymed couplets, telling of David's youth and his persecution by King Saul, in four books.

Contents · 4 parts

• Book Iabout 930 lines
• Book IIabout 840 lines
• Book IIIabout 1040 lines
• Book IVabout 1120 lines

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