The girl from Samarcand by E. Hoffmann Price

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Author Price, E. Hoffmann, 1898-1988
Illustrator Rankin, Hugh, 1878-1956
Title The girl from Samarcand
Original Publication Indianapolis, IN: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1929.
Series Title Ismeddin
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Girl from Samarcand" by E. Hoffmann Price is a short story that blends elements of fantasy and romance, crafted during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the intricate relationship between a man and a mystifying rug from Samarcand, exploring themes of love, longing, and the supernatural. The story is set against a backdrop rich with exotic imagery and the allure of the East, reflecting the escapism often found in literature from this period. The plot follows Hammersmith Clarke, an avid collector of exquisite rugs, particularly one that is revealed to possess a deep connection to his past and a hauntingly beautiful Yellow Girl entwined within its fibers. As Clarke becomes increasingly enchanted by the rug, his relationship with his wife, Diane, deteriorates, resulting in tension and a confrontation over the rug's influence over him. Eventually, the rug manifests itself as a magical gateway to Clarke's past life, where he reunites with the Yellow Girl, his lost love, transforming the narrative into a poignant exploration of memory and the human desire to reclaim lost connections. The ending leaves readers contemplating the boundaries between the physical and the ethereal, and the sacrifices made in the name of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Rugs, Oriental -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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