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Title: Akbar: An Eastern Romance

Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Akbar: An Eastern Romance" by P. A. S. van Limburg Brouwer is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the life of Emperor Akbar, depicting his reign, relationships, and influences as a ruler in the context of his court and the cultural dynamics of the time. Key characters introduced include Siddha Rama, a young nobleman, his betrothed Iravati, and the wise hermit Gurupada, all of whom navigate the complexities of loyalty, ambition, and personal aspirations against the backdrop of Akbar’s illustrious empire. The opening of the novel sets a lush and vibrant scene in the mountainous regions where Siddha Rama and his tutor, Kulluka, are en route to the Emperor's court. They first visit the hermit Gurupada, who imparts wisdom about life and morality, foreshadowing Siddha's impending responsibility as he transitions into the royal environment of Agra. As Siddha interacts with Gurupada, the narrative unveils themes of loyalty and duty, especially concerning the complexities within Akbar's kingdom and the familial bonds exhibited through Siddha's relationship with Iravati. This introduction effectively establishes both the historical context and the personal stakes that define the characters' journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Limburg Brouwer, P. A. S. van (Petrus Abraham Samuel), 1829-1873

Editor: Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir, 1830-1916

Translator: M. M.

EBook No.: 40155

Published: Jul 7, 2012

Downloads: 119

Language: English

Subject: Akbar, Emperor of Hindustan, 1542-1605 -- Fiction

Subject: Akbar, Emperor of Hindustan, 1542-1605

Subject: Dutch fiction -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:40155:2 2012-07-07T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. M. M. Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir Limburg Brouwer, P. A. S. van (Petrus Abraham Samuel) en 1
2024-11-09T23:34:10Z Akbar: An Eastern Romance

This edition has images.

Title: Akbar: An Eastern Romance

Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of
public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Akbar: An Eastern Romance" by P. A. S. van Limburg Brouwer is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the life of Emperor Akbar, depicting his reign, relationships, and influences as a ruler in the context of his court and the cultural dynamics of the time. Key characters introduced include Siddha Rama, a young nobleman, his betrothed Iravati, and the wise hermit Gurupada, all of whom navigate the complexities of loyalty, ambition, and personal aspirations against the backdrop of Akbar’s illustrious empire. The opening of the novel sets a lush and vibrant scene in the mountainous regions where Siddha Rama and his tutor, Kulluka, are en route to the Emperor's court. They first visit the hermit Gurupada, who imparts wisdom about life and morality, foreshadowing Siddha's impending responsibility as he transitions into the royal environment of Agra. As Siddha interacts with Gurupada, the narrative unveils themes of loyalty and duty, especially concerning the complexities within Akbar's kingdom and the familial bonds exhibited through Siddha's relationship with Iravati. This introduction effectively establishes both the historical context and the personal stakes that define the characters' journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Limburg Brouwer, P. A. S. van (Petrus Abraham Samuel), 1829-1873

Editor: Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir, 1830-1916

Translator: M. M.

EBook No.: 40155

Published: Jul 7, 2012

Downloads: 119

Language: English

Subject: Akbar, Emperor of Hindustan, 1542-1605 -- Fiction

Subject: Akbar, Emperor of Hindustan, 1542-1605

Subject: Dutch fiction -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:40155:3 2012-07-07T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. M. M. Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir Limburg Brouwer, P. A. S. van (Petrus Abraham Samuel) en 1