02179cam a22003133u 4500 11499 UtSlPG 20260610133256.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Bain, F. W. (Francis William), 1863-1940 An Essence of the Dusk, 5th Edition Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-03-01 A haunted beauty -- A total eclipse -- A fatal kiss. Produced by Annika and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "An Essence of the Dusk, 5th Edition" by F. W. Bain is a collection of rich mythological tales rooted in Indian folklore, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds around the character Aja, a prince who faces peril after being betrayed by his relatives and left to wander alone in the desert. The story intricately weaves themes of beauty, love, and fate, exploring how these forces shape the lives of its characters. The beginning of this work immerses the reader in a vivid mythological framework, starting with the legend of the demon Ráhu, who devours celestial bodies to cause eclipses, setting the stage for themes of light and darkness. As Aja finds himself discarded in the desert, he battles desperation and reflects on his isolation. His journey leads him to a mysterious city filled solely with women, where he is thrust into a web of supernatural events and a remarkable encounter with a beautiful princess. The opening chapters poignantly highlight Aja's struggle against fate, the pull of love, and the weight of ancestral legacies, all while inviting readers into a world steeped in enchantment and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11499 52945 52945