02300cam a22003133u 4500 39810 UtSlPG 20260610133918.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09004294 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Steel, Flora Annie Webster, 1847-1929 A Prince of Dreamers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-05-26 Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books (University of California) "A Prince of Dreamers" by Flora Annie Steel is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during the time of Akbar the Great, the Mughal emperor of India, and it explores themes of dreams, ambition, and the complex interplay of fate and desire. Key characters include Akbar himself, along with his friends and courtiers, who navigate the intricacies of royal duties and personal relationships in a richly described Eastern setting. The opening of the novel introduces Akbar, as he sits in contemplation at Fatehpur Sikri while listening to a singer. The atmosphere is vibrant with the crowds and festivities of New Year’s Day. We learn that Akbar is wrestling with thoughts of his legacy and the unworthiness of his heirs, heightened by the presence of his court, which includes various characters like the playful Birbal and the ambitious Mân Singh. The chapter sets up a vivid tableau of Akbar's emotional state as well as hints at the political tensions within his court, particularly regarding his sons and their abilities to carry on his empire. As Akbar interacts with a talented female singer, Âtma Devi, powerful themes of gender and identity begin to unfold, suggesting that the quest for honor transcends traditional roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Akbar, Emperor of Hindustan, 1542-1605 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39810 80649 80649