Absalom and Achitophel
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All Characters Absalom Achitophel David Saul David’s Brother Corah Shimei Zimri The Pharaoh Ishbosheth Jonas Barzillai Barzillai’s Eldest Son Jotham Amiel
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Absalom and Achitophel

by

John Dryden
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