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100 1 _aFornaro, Carlo de,
_d1871-1949
245 1 0 _aAsneha, the legend of the opal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2020-06-28
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Asneha, the Legend of the Opal" by Carlo de Fornaro is a fantastical tale likely crafted in the early 20th century. This enchanting novel merges elements of folklore and mythology, focusing on a gifted musician and poet named Asneha, whose profound connection to music and spirituality leads him on an extraordinary journey. The story elegantly explores themes of devotion, the power of art, and the transcendent nature of music. The narrative centers around Asneha, a poor musician who, after losing his flute, encounters a mystical Golden Bird that gifts him the ability to create divine music from reeds in the jungle. His enchanting melodies draw audiences and ultimately reach the Maharajah, who is captivated by Asneha's skill. Asneha's fame attracts the attention of the gods, culminating in an encounter with Indra, the ruler of the gods. Asneha must showcase his talent before them, resulting in a powerful and emotive performance that earns him immortality and the legendary opal, a gem embodying all harmonies. The story is a lyrical exploration of the intersections between art, spirituality, and the divine, highlighting how music has the power to connect mortals with the celestial. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGems -- Folklore
653 _aOpals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62512
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