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_aAnderson, Poul, _d1926-2001 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Golden Slave |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-04-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Golden Slave" by Poul Anderson is a historical novel written in the late 20th century. It centers around the Cimbrian tribes in their desperate struggle against Roman forces during the late 1st century BC, focusing particularly on the character of Eodan, a young chieftain who faces the harrowing experience of being captured and sold into slavery after his tribe's defeat. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of conflict, love, and the relentless quest for freedom, weaving together themes of honor, fate, and survival. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Eodan as he reflects on the upcoming battle against the Roman legions. The atmosphere is tense; he reminisces about his lost homeland and the long journey his tribe has undertaken. As he navigates the camp filled with revelry among his fellow Cimbri, he is increasingly aware of the stakes at play. He is soon reunited with his wife, Hwicca, yet tragedy looms as the battle approaches and their fate hangs in the balance. Following the eventual defeat, Eodan finds himself a slave, confronting the harsh reality of his new life while desperately seeking to rescue Hwicca from the clutches of their captors. The opening establishes not only the dire circumstances that define their struggles but also sets the tone for a gripping tale woven with emotional and physical challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRome -- History -- Republic, 265-30 B.C. -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEnslaved persons -- Fiction | ||
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