TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thomas,Rowland
AU  - Sarka,Charles N.
TI  - The Little Gods: A Masque of the Far East
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories, American
KW  - Philippines -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2019-07-14; Prologue: 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; Produced by Al Haines; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59920
ER  -