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"La Mort d'Abel, Poème en Cinq Chants" by Salomon Gessner, originally published in 1760, is a poignant poetic rendition of the biblical story of Abel's death. Written in elegant French verse, the poem explores themes of innocence, mortality, and the consequences of sin through the tragic narrative of Adam and Eve's son. Gessner's work captures the emotional depth of the biblical tale, presenting a sensitive portrayal of familial loss and spiritual struggle. This edition offers readers a chance to experience an 18th-century interpretation of a foundational biblical narrative, reflecting the literary and religious sensibilities of its time. The poem's enduring appeal lies in its exploration of universal themes and its evocative language, making it a significant work within the landscape of French religious poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.