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The Revolutions of Time
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dunn, Jonathan
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Revolutions of Time" by Jonathan Dunn is a speculative fiction novel likely written in the early 21st century. The narrative unfolds on a mysterious island called Daem, populated by two distinct societies: the Canitaurs and the Zards. The story is primarily narrated by Jehu, who is portrayed as a kinsman redeemer with ties to a prophecy that predicts his role in redeeming the Canitaur society. As tensions rise between the two factions, the novel explores themes of history, destiny, and the moral implications of war. At the start of the narrative, Jehu reflects on his name and its historical weight, hinting at a larger connection between himself and the fate of humanity. He awakens in an unfamiliar prairie environment, sensing a sense of déjà vu that confounds him. As he ventures into the woods, he encounters a strange creature-a Canitaur-who takes him to their hidden outpost, where he learns about the ongoing conflict with the Zards. The Canitaurs believe Jehu's arrival fulfills an ancient prophecy, setting the stage for a planned attack against the Zards. The opening chapters skillfully blend philosophical musings with the budding adventure, setting a rich tone for Jehu's impending journey through history, identity, and the complex web of fate that binds him to the conflicts of this world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Jonathan Dunn
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2005-08-01
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