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100	1		_aFornaro, Carlo de, _d1871-1949
245	1	0	_aWhite Lotus, the legend of the cat's eye
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
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 2023-09-26
508			_aCharlene 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"White Lotus, the Legend of the Cat's Eye" by Carlo de Fornaro is a beautifully illustrated tale published in the early 20th century. This enchanting book, crafted as a mythological narrative, unfolds the story of Indra, the god of rain and thunder, who disguises himself as a cat to win the affection of a mortal princess. The narrative intertwines themes of love, sacrifice, and the divine, set against the backdrop of royal opulence and the mystical nature of the gods. The story follows Indra, who takes the form of a charming Angora cat named White Lotus to be near the princess he loves. Though he enjoys a life of luxury and adoration in the royal household, he faces a challenge when the princess falls gravely ill due to the jealousy of other gods. In a desperate attempt to save her, White Lotus undergoes a sacrificial act, weeping for seven days to retrieve her life, ultimately leading to his own demise. After his tragic end, the princess preserves his eyes in a bracelet, a symbol of their bond and a reminder of the love that transcends life and death. This poignant tale explores the depths of devotion and sacrifice, leaving readers with a lasting impression of the bittersweet nature of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cNew York: Marcus & Co., jewelers, 1901
653			_aGems -- Folklore
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/whitelotuslegend00forn/page/n19/mode/2up
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71735
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