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_aBain, F. W. _q(Francis William), _d1863-1940 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Substance of a Dream |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-03-29 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aIntroduction -- On the banks of Ganges -- The heart of a woman -- A story without an end. | |
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Substance of a Dream" by F. W. Bain is a novel written in the early 20th century. This enchanting tale intertwines elements of love and mythology, exploring the complexities of desire and the emotional landscape of its characters. The story primarily revolves around Shatrunjaya, a lute-player and prince, who is on a quest to find a mystical woman from his dreams, ultimately leading him to encounter Táráwalí, a unique queen entangled in themes of love, beauty, and self-discovery. The opening of the novel introduces us to a reflective and poetic narrative style, setting the stage for Shatrunjaya's internal struggles and desires. It begins with a philosophical exploration of love, juxtaposing the fleeting beauty of dreams with the harshness of reality. As Shatrunjaya wanders through a dreamlike landscape, he reminisces about a vivid dream featuring a beautiful woman, followed by his determination to find her in the real world. This quest leads him to an encounter with Táráwalí, where he grapples with his overwhelming emotions and the realization that their connection may transcend the ordinary existence, blending the line between dream and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFantasy fiction | ||
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