The Death of Abel, in Five Books; with a Sketch of the Life of the Author: to which is added The Death of Cain in Five Books, is a literary work by Solomon Gessner. The book tells the biblical story of the first murder, the killing of Abel by his brother Cain. The story is divided into five books, each exploring different aspects of the story and the characters involved.In addition to the story itself, the book includes a sketch of the life of the...