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100	1		_aGibson, Wilfrid Wilson, _d1878-1962
245	1	0	_aAkra the Slave
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-02-08
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"Akra the Slave" by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson is a poetic narrative written in the early 20th century. The book tells the story of Akra, a young man who is captured and sold into slavery in ancient Babylon but struggles to maintain his sense of identity and dignity despite his circumstances. The narrative encapsulates themes of love, loss, and resilience, set against the backdrop of a vividly described world filled with beauty and brutality. The story follows Akra from his childhood in the mountains, where he roams freely with his family, to his tragic capture by slavers after witnessing his father's death. As he is brought to Babylon, he grapples with the longing for his homeland while simultaneously forging a new existence as a craftsman. His artistic endeavors are fueled by memories of a hauntingly beautiful queen, who is central to his emotional journey. As he navigates the challenges of servitude and yearning, Akra's internal struggles mirror the grandeur and decay of the city itself, culminating in his acceptance of death as he prepares to face the dawn after one last creative act. Ultimately, "Akra the Slave" captures the indomitable spirit of a young man who, even in bondage, pursues beauty and meaning in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPoetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42051
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