The flame-gatherers by Margaret Horton Potter
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| Author | Potter, Margaret Horton, 1881-1911 |
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| LoC No. | 04012095 |
| Title | The flame-gatherers |
| Original Publication | United States: The Macmillan Company,1904. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "The Flame-Gatherers" by Margaret Horton Potter is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in and around the year 1205, in the ancient Indian principality of Mandu, providing a vivid exploration of its culture, social hierarchies, and the intricacies of human emotion. The story primarily revolves around Fidá, a captive prince, whose grace and bearing create a captivating juxtaposition against the backdrop of his status as a slave in the household of the Rajah, Rai-Khizar-Pál. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the serene yet tumultuous world of Mandu as sunlight casts a warm glow on the landscape. The narrative takes a swift turn as the Rajah returns from a victorious campaign, followed by the spectacle of surrendering captives, including Fidá, the son of the enemy's leader. The complexity of Fidá's character is revealed through his interactions with his captors and the striking Ranee Ahalya, who seeks her own freedom from the constraints of palace life. As intrigue unfolds, the tragedy of unrequited love, the weight of duty, and the unbreakable bonds of fate come to the forefront, setting the stage for a rich tapestry of emotions and societal critique that will resonate throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Reincarnation -- Fiction |
| Subject | India -- History -- 1000-1526 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69721 |
| Release Date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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