The Fall of Jerusalem: A Poem

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The Fall of Jerusalem: A Poem

by Jr. John Church

EN·~1 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total
1

Transcribed from the 1823 R. O. Weston edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

0:12
2

THE FALL OF JERUSALEM;

0:20
3

TO MRS. J. REVETT, OF BRANDESTON HALL, SUFFOLK.

1:40
4

TO THE READER.

2:25
5

LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS.

1:46
6

PART I. - ARGUMENT.

20:36
7

PART II. - ARGUMENT.

18:29
8

PART III. - ARGUMENT.

16:30
9

FOOTNOTES.

0:35

Description

This verse re‑imagines the sack of Jerusalem as a sweeping meditation on loss, faith, and the restless impulse of history. The poet frames the calamity through biblical echoes, letting ancient prophecy and personal reflection intertwine, while the language moves from solemn warning to vivid, almost cinematic, glimpses of a city in turmoil. The opening pages already set a tone of humble ambition, as the writer explains his modest motives and invites listeners to share in a collective, almost conversational, contemplation of destiny.

Beyond the historical backdrop, the poem offers a lyrical portrait of human frailty and the fleeting nature of power, inviting the audience to pause amid modern distractions. Listeners will hear a blend of reverent reverie and sincere, unpretentious storytelling that aims to evoke empathy rather than triumph. The work’s quiet confidence and earnest dedication make it a thoughtful listening experience for anyone drawn to poetic histories and meditative narratives.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (60K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2018-12-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Jr. John Church

Known from a rare 1823 epic poem about the siege of Jerusalem, this little-documented writer survives more in the record of his work than in personal biography. His verse blends historical drama, religious feeling, and the grand style popular in early 19th-century poetry.

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