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100 1 _aThomas, Rowland,
_d1879-
245 1 4 _aThe Little Gods: A Masque of the Far East
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-07-14
505 0 _aPrologue: the Little Gods -- Fagan -- God's Little Devils -- The little man -- A little ripple of patriotism -- The superfalous man -- The Valley of Sunshine and Shadow -- What Okimi learned -- Where there is no turning -- An optimist -- This fortune -- Mcgennis's promotion -- Epilogue.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Little Gods: A Masque of the Far East" by Rowland Thomas is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of life, culture, and human experiences through a narrative that juxtaposes Eastern and Western perspectives. It introduces readers to a variety of characters, primarily focusing on the themes of struggle, identity, and the search for meaning in a world perceived as a game played by divine or supernatural forces. The opening of the story establishes a reflective and contemplative atmosphere as the narrator grapples with a lack of inspiration while observing the mundane aspects of life around him. Suddenly, he finds himself transported back to a vibrant Eastern city filled with colorful characters and stimulating experiences, capturing the essence of youth and vitality. He encounters an old priest who initiates a discussion about the concept of "Little Gods" that play games with human lives, leading him to ponder the paradoxes of existence. Individual characters begin to emerge, such as Fagan, a central figure whose story unfolds amidst cultural tensions and a personal quest for identity, drawn against a backdrop of military life and societal expectations. This sets the stage for a narrative rich in cultural exploration and philosophical inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, American
653 _aPhilippines -- Fiction
700 1 _aSarka, Charles N.
_q(Charles Nicholas),
_d1879-1960
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59920
999 _c100746
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