02376cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000340012624500350016026400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150000310041250802080044352012490065153400450190065300210194565300100196685600430197699900190201962512UtSlPG20260610134436.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02018457  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aFornaro, Carlo de,d1871-194910aAsneha, the legend of the opal 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aIllustrated by the author.  aRelease date is 2020-06-28  aProduced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Asneha, the Legend of the Opal" by Carlo de Fornaro is a fantastical tale likely crafted in the early 20th century. This enchanting novel merges elements of folklore and mythology, focusing on a gifted musician and poet named Asneha, whose profound connection to music and spirituality leads him on an extraordinary journey. The story elegantly explores themes of devotion, the power of art, and the transcendent nature of music.  The narrative centers around Asneha, a poor musician who, after losing his flute, encounters a mystical Golden Bird that gifts him the ability to create divine music from reeds in the jungle. His enchanting melodies draw audiences and ultimately reach the Maharajah, who is captivated by Asneha's skill. Asneha's fame attracts the attention of the gods, culminating in an encounter with Indra, the ruler of the gods. Asneha must showcase his talent before them, resulting in a powerful and emotive performance that earns him immortality and the legendary opal, a gem embodying all harmonies. The story is a lyrical exploration of the intersections between art, spirituality, and the divine, highlighting how music has the power to connect mortals with the celestial. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGems -- Folklore  aOpals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62512  c103336d103336