Ismael; an Oriental Poem
The poem tells the story of Ismael, a young Arabian prince who falls in love with a beautiful maiden named Zorah. The two are from feuding families and their love is forbidden. Despite this, they continue to see each other in secret until they are discovered by Ismael's father, who condemns them to death.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1820 · Genre: Poetry, Orientalism, Romanticism · 12,579 words
First lines
In Two Cantos.
_Written at Fifteen Years Old._
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Ismael; an Oriental Poem is listed on Textopian as a novella by Edward Bulwer-lytton, dated 1820 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1820 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Orientalism, Romanticism, Epic, Adventure
- Length: 12,579 words
- Structure: 1 section, 204 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a poem, with a focus on lyrical and rhythmic qualities.
- Orientalism — The themes and settings are heavily influenced by Eastern cultures and aesthetics.
- Romanticism — The writing style and themes reflect the Romantic era's emphasis on emotion and nature.
- Epic — The narrative structure and grand themes align with the characteristics of epic poetry.
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poetry · Orientalism · narrative · spirituality · philosophy · adventure · mythology · cultural exploration · historical · literary · symbolism · identity