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_aThomas, Rowland, _d1879- |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Little Gods: A Masque of the Far East |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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| 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 | ||
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_aSarka, Charles N. _q(Charles Nicholas), _d1879-1960 |
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| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59920 |
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