An Essence of the Dusk, 5th Edition by F. W. Bain
"An Essence of the Dusk, 5th Edition" by F. W. Bain is a collection of rich mythological tales rooted in Indian folklore, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds around the character Aja, a prince who faces peril after being betrayed by his relatives and left to wander alone in the desert. The story intricately weaves themes of beauty, love, and fate, exploring how these forces shape the lives
of its characters. The beginning of this work immerses the reader in a vivid mythological framework, starting with the legend of the demon Ráhu, who devours celestial bodies to cause eclipses, setting the stage for themes of light and darkness. As Aja finds himself discarded in the desert, he battles desperation and reflects on his isolation. His journey leads him to a mysterious city filled solely with women, where he is thrust into a web of supernatural events and a remarkable encounter with a beautiful princess. The opening chapters poignantly highlight Aja's struggle against fate, the pull of love, and the weight of ancestral legacies, all while inviting readers into a world steeped in enchantment and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bain, F. W. (Francis William), 1863-1940 |
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| Title | An Essence of the Dusk, 5th Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | A haunted beauty -- A total eclipse -- A fatal kiss. |
| Credits | Produced by Annika and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11499 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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