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Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Kerbela, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the weight of destiny. Kassem, mourning the loss of his brother Ali-Akber, pleads for water and expresses his anguish over impending martyrdom. His mother reveals that his fate is sealed by a testament from his father, which includes a command for Kassem to marry Hussein's daughter, Zobeyda. The story delves into the emotional turmoil of Kassem and the challenges faced by Hussein as they navigate the complexities of honor and duty amidst the chaos of battle.
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Dramatic and Later Poems, Matthew Arnold
- Language
- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Dramatic and Later Poems
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthew Arnold
- Publisher
- University Press of the Pacific
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 220
- ISBN13
- 9781410200822
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Kerbela, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the weight of destiny. Kassem, mourning the loss of his brother Ali-Akber, pleads for water and expresses his anguish over impending martyrdom. His mother reveals that his fate is sealed by a testament from his father, which includes a command for Kassem to marry Hussein's daughter, Zobeyda. The story delves into the emotional turmoil of Kassem and the challenges faced by Hussein as they navigate the complexities of honor and duty amidst the chaos of battle.