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_aBallou, Maturin M. _q(Maturin Murray), _d1820-1895 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Circassian Slave, or, the Sultan's favorite : a story of Constantinople and the Caucasus |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-12-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. | ||
| 520 | _a"The Circassian Slave, or the Sultan's Favorite: A Story of Constantinople and the Caucasus" by Lieutenant Murray is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the vibrant and complex world of Constantinople, illuminating themes of love, captivity, and cultural contrasts, primarily through the plight of a Circassian girl sold into slavery. The story introduces Komel, a beautiful Circassian who is captured and brought to the Sultan's harem, juxtaposing her tragic fate with that of her devoted lover, Aphiz, who seeks to rescue her from the clutches of an oppressive regime. The opening portion of the narrative provides a vivid depiction of the slave market in Constantinople, where beauty and despair coexist as trafficked individuals await their fates. The reader is introduced to the auction of Komel, a strikingly beautiful but deaf and dumb young woman. As potential buyers bid, the Sultan's agent ultimately purchases her for a princely sum, with the Sultan expressing interest in her despite her disabilities. The narrative gradually shifts to Aphiz, who is determined to find his lost love, marking the beginning of a poignant quest driven by love and destiny. This portion sets the stage for a tale rich in emotion and cultural exploration, enticing readers with its blend of romance and the harsh realities of human trafficking in the historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFiction | ||
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