Pilgrim Sorrow: A Cycle of Tales by Carmen Sylva
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| Author | Sylva, Carmen, 1843-1916 |
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| Translator | Zimmern, Helen, 1846-1934 |
| Title | Pilgrim Sorrow: A Cycle of Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Introduction -- The child of the Sun -- Sorrow -- The realm of Peace -- Earthly powers -- The inexorable -- Willi -- The hermit -- Lotty -- Heavenly gifts -- The treasure seekers -- A life. |
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| Summary | "Pilgrim Sorrow: A Cycle of Tales" by Carmen Sylva is a collection of allegorical tales written in the late 19th century. The work explores profound themes of sorrow, love, and the human condition through enchanting and poignant narratives woven into a framework that blends fairy tale elements with deep emotional introspection. The opening chapters introduce characters like Sorrow, who personifies grief and hardship, and set the tone for stories that reflect the struggles and trials faced by individuals in their emotional journeys. The beginning of "Pilgrim Sorrow" intricately establishes the essence of the tales to follow. It begins with a rich introduction detailing the life of Queen Elisabeth of Roumania, who penned these stories under the pseudonym Carmen Sylva, emphasizing her experiences with sorrow and loss that deeply influenced her writing. The first tale, "The Child of the Sun," unfolds in a fantastical world where the personification of Life encounters Strife, leading to a struggle that brings sorrow into existence. This battle sets the tone for the overarching exploration of sorrow and its intertwining with beauty and joy, positioning the reader for a poignant exploration of the various forms grief may take throughout the cycle of tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46262 |
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 37 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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