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MacGrath, Harold
1871
1932
Castaigne, J. André
1861
1929
Castaigne, J. Andre
Castaigne, André
Castaigne, Andre
Castaigne, A. (André)
The Carpet from Bagdad
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"The Carpet from Bagdad" by Harold MacGrath is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows George P. A. Jones, a young man caught between his practical upbringing and a romantic imagination. He works as a vice-president in a carpet business and hopes to find adventure and love during his travels, which set the stage for a journey filled with intrigue surrounding a rare and prized carpet. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to George, who is described as shy and somewhat ordinary yet possesses a rich inner world filled with dreams of romance and exploration. Faced with the duality of his character, he navigates love and ambition while reflecting on his parents' contrasting influences. As George embarks on a year-long adventure seeking romance, he feels a growing dissatisfaction stemming from a lack of excitement in his life, leading him to a chance encounter with a mysterious woman that could potentially change his fate. This opening sets up the exploration of the themes of identity, adventure, and the search for personal fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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