02618cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000280012624500460015426400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650502920041750800260070952013480073553400450208365300280212865300270215670000540218385600430223759920UtSlPG20260610134359.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a09006849  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aThomas, Rowland,d1879-14aThe Little Gods: A Masque of the Far East 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-07-140 aPrologue: the Little Gods -- Fagan -- God's Little Devils -- The little man -- A little ripple of patriotism -- The superfalous man -- The Valley of Sunshine and Shadow -- What Okimi learned -- Where there is no turning -- An optimist -- This fortune -- Mcgennis's promotion -- Epilogue.  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Little Gods: A Masque of the Far East" by Rowland Thomas is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of life, culture, and human experiences through a narrative that juxtaposes Eastern and Western perspectives. It introduces readers to a variety of characters, primarily focusing on the themes of struggle, identity, and the search for meaning in a world perceived as a game played by divine or supernatural forces.  The opening of the story establishes a reflective and contemplative atmosphere as the narrator grapples with a lack of inspiration while observing the mundane aspects of life around him. Suddenly, he finds himself transported back to a vibrant Eastern city filled with colorful characters and stimulating experiences, capturing the essence of youth and vitality. He encounters an old priest who initiates a discussion about the concept of "Little Gods" that play games with human lives, leading him to ponder the paradoxes of existence. Individual characters begin to emerge, such as Fagan, a central figure whose story unfolds amidst cultural tensions and a personal quest for identity, drawn against a backdrop of military life and societal expectations. This sets the stage for a narrative rich in cultural exploration and philosophical inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories, American  aPhilippines -- Fiction1 aSarka, Charles N.q(Charles Nicholas),d1879-196040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59920