The Silent River is a book of two dramatic poems, Faithful and Forsaken, both written by Robert Sulivan and originally published in 1824. The first poem, Faithful, tells the story of a young woman named Julia who is betrayed by her lover, Edward, and left to suffer the consequences of his actions. The poem explores themes of love, trust, and betrayal, as Julia struggles to come to terms with the loss of her relationship and the pain it has caused...