Canticles
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(Song of Songs ), entitled in the Authorized Version THE SONG OF SOLOMON. It was probably written by Solomon about B.C. 1012. It may be called a drama, as it contains the dramatic evolution of a simple love-story. Meaning. -- The schools of interpretation may be divided into three: the mystical or typical, the allegorical, and the literal .
Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Canticles'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".