The Rice, Cale Young 1872-1943 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Immortal Lure" by Cale Young Rice is a poetic drama written in the early 20th century. This work presents a complex exploration of love, desire, and the struggles of artistic and spiritual longing within a mythological context, particularly set against the backdrop of ancient India. The narrative intertwines personal relationships with profound philosophical themes, encapsulating the eternal conflict between sensual existence and spiritual enlightenment. In the play, Vishwamya, a revered ascetic, faces a crisis when his son Rishyasi falls prey to temptations brought forth by the beautiful Koïl, a young woman sent by the court to seduce him. As Rishyasi becomes enraptured by love and worldly desire, he is torn between his father's ascetic teachings and the allure of earthly pleasures. The tension peaks when a tragic confrontation arises between father and son, leading to calamitous consequences that redefine their relationships and destinies. The drama poignantly portrays the allure of passions that can lead to both destruction and transcendent experiences, emphasizing the enduring human struggle between devotion and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Giorgione -- Arduin -- O-Umè's gods -- The immortal lure. Release date is 2011-07-04 Produced by David Garcia, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) Original publication data not identified Drama PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36609 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36609 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133832.0 36609