Jewish Fiction & Literature, Literary Styles & Movements - Fiction, Character Types - Fiction
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Overview
When drought and famine strike Judea, David's people wonder if he has become too old to rule. Solomon and his mother, Bathsheba, are sent to find a new addition to David's harem. During their search, Solomon falls in love with Shulamit, only to have her chosen as his father's bride. Solomon is heartbroken, but Bathsheba has plans of her own.When drought and famine strike Judea, David's people wonder if he has become too old to rule. Solomon and his mother, Bathsheba, are sent to find a new addition to David's harem. During their search, Solomon falls in love with Shulamit, only to have her chosen as his father's bride. Solomon is heartbroken, but Bathsheba has plans of her own.
Editorials
Library Journal
Grandmistress of biblical fiction, Dorr (Abraham and Sarah, Moorings: Ballantine, 1995) offers two superb and compelling accounts of the life and loves of King Solomon. Solomon's Song traces Solomon's love for his father David's intended bride, Shulamit. Political and familial intrigue dominate Dorr's retelling of one of the Bible's least-known love stories. In The Queen of Sheba, Dorr explores in grand detail the relationship of Solomon and Bilqis, the wise queen who shared Solomon's vast wisdom and riches. Dorr's powerful account offers insights into Bilqis's search for truth, love, and faith in a foreign kingdom. In each of these novels, Dorr exercises her considerable skill to unveil the mysteries and passions of the biblical narratives. Highly recommended.Book Details
Published
June 1, 1989
Publisher
Harpercollins
Pages
336
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780060619770