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100 1 _aWilliams, Robert Folkestone,
_d1805?-1872
245 1 0 _aLady Eureka; or, The Mystery: A Prophecy of the Future. Volume 1
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 2013-04-08
508 _aProduced by eagkw, Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Lady Eureka; or, The Mystery: A Prophecy of the Future. Volume 1" by Williams is a novel likely written in the early 19th century. Set in a richly imagined world, the story revolves around Oriel Porphyry, the son of a wealthy merchant, and his ambitious quest for distinction, intertwined with the themes of love, societal hierarchy, and the pursuit of happiness. The narrative also hints at deeper philosophical explorations regarding human nature and ambition, particularly through the perspective of Oriel's friend Zabra. The opening of the novel introduces us to a vibrant port city named Columbus, characterized by bustling trade and diverse inhabitants. Oriel Porphyry is depicted alongside his father as they prepare for a journey that seems both personal and significant. The opening dialogue among characters presents a contrast between the carefree nature of the sailors and the lofty ideals held by Oriel, foreshadowing the central conflict between ambition and the more benevolent life of a philanthropist that his father embodies. As the tale unfolds, the deep bond between Oriel and Lady Eureka, alongside the philosophical inquiries into ambition and the true nature of greatness, emerge as pivotal themes, setting an intriguing stage for the events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42491
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