The Ashes of a God by F. W. Bain
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About this eBook
| Author | Bain, F. W. (Francis William), 1863-1940 |
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| Title | The Ashes of a God |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Ashes of a God" by F. W. Bain is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work weaves together themes from Indian mythology, particularly focusing on the intricacies of desire, love, and spiritual awakening through its narrative. The story revolves around an ascetic named Trishodadhi and his tumultuous inner life shaped by past loves, regrets, and his interactions with divine beings. The beginning of the novel sets a mythological stage with rich, poetic language, exploring the concepts of love and memory intertwined with Hindu philosophy. As the plot unfolds, we meet Trishodadhi, a Brahman who becomes embroiled in a cycle of desire, jealousy, and spiritual striving after he discovers his wife in the arms of his king. His journey leads him down a path of penance and self-discovery, provoked by the emergence of an alluring elephant and a discussion between divine figures about the nature of love and loss. The narrative captures the tragic consequences of his unresolved feelings and the implications of seeking liberation from earthly attachments while grappling with the memories of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48909 |
| Release Date | May 9, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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