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100	1		_aMitchell, Edmund, _d1861-1917
245	1	0	_aTales of Destiny
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-08-10
505	0		_aIntroduction -- The Maid of Jhalnagor. Told by the Rajput Chief -- The Hollow Column. Told by the Tax-Collector -- What the Stars Ordained. Told by the Astrologer -- The Spirit Wail. Told by the Merchant -- The Blue Diamonds. Told by the Fakir -- The Tiger of the Pathans. Told by the Afghan General -- Her Mother Love. Told by the Physician -- The Sacred Pickaxe. Told by the Magistrate.
508			_aProduced by R. Cedron, Joseph R. Hauser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Tales of Destiny" by Edmund Mitchell is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories are set against the backdrop of 16th century India during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, exploring themes of fate, honor, and the interconnectedness of life. The opening of the narrative introduces a setting that brings together a diverse group of characters, including a Rajput chief, a tax-collector, and various other figures, all gathered to share tales that reflect their experiences and philosophies. At the start of the book, the scene is established at a caravanserai near Fathpur-Sikri, where a Rajput chief recounts the poignant story of his own daughters and his internal conflict regarding gender roles and societal expectations. His narrative unfolds with both personal stakes and broader implications, highlighting the themes of sacrifice and familial love. He shares a tale involving a little girl named Brenda, who, through her foresight and bravery, saves him from certain death at the hands of a band of robbers. This initial story sets the tone for the collection, suggesting an exploration of moral dilemmas, the complexities of destiny, and the bonds that tie characters together in their respective narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aIndia -- Fiction
653			_aStorytelling -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19017
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