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100 1 _aWren, Percival Christopher,
_d1885-1941
245 1 0 _aSnake and Sword: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aTed Garvin, Wilelmina Malliere and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Snake and Sword: A Novel" by Percival Christopher Wren is a work of fiction likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the intertwined fates of Colonel Matthew Devon de Warrenne, his wife Lenore, and their son Damocles, set against the backdrop of British colonial India. The themes of bravery, love, and the emotional weight of family heredity permeate the story, exploring how trauma and valor shape the lives of the characters. The opening of the novel introduces Colonel de Warrenne, who, in a moment of grief and impulsivity, pins his awarded Victoria Cross to the night-dress of his dying wife, Lenore. The narrative then shifts to a tense and gripping moment where Lenore finds herself in peril, literally standing on a snake, as she summons the courage to protect her unborn child. This event foreshadows the significant impact of fear and bravery on both Lenore's life and the life of her son, Damocles, who is born amidst tragedy. The complex relationships and emotional struggles set the stage for the analysis of fate, loss, and legacy, which will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBritish -- India -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10667
999 _c52120
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