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""Festus, a Poem"" by Philip James Bailey is a sprawling, ambitious epic that explores themes of faith, doubt, redemption, and the human condition. Published in 1839, this Victorian-era work gained considerable popularity for its grand scope and its exploration of religious and philosophical questions. The poem follows the protagonist, Festus, through a series of allegorical trials and experiences as he seeks to understand the nature of good and evil, God and humanity. Bailey's work is characterized by its vivid imagery, dramatic intensity, and its attempt to grapple with profound spiritual truths, making it a significant, if sometimes overlooked, contribution to 19th-century literature. 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.

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