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The Little Gods: A Masque of the Far East
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Thomas, Rowland, 1879-
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Little Gods: A Masque of the Far East" by Rowland Thomas is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of life, culture, and human experiences through a narrative that juxtaposes Eastern and Western perspectives. It introduces readers to a variety of characters, primarily focusing on the themes of struggle, identity, and the search for meaning in a world perceived as a game played by divine or supernatural forces. The opening of the story establishes a reflective and contemplative atmosphere as the narrator grapples with a lack of inspiration while observing the mundane aspects of life around him. Suddenly, he finds himself transported back to a vibrant Eastern city filled with colorful characters and stimulating experiences, capturing the essence of youth and vitality. He encounters an old priest who initiates a discussion about the concept of "Little Gods" that play games with human lives, leading him to ponder the paradoxes of existence. Individual characters begin to emerge, such as Fagan, a central figure whose story unfolds amidst cultural tensions and a personal quest for identity, drawn against a backdrop of military life and societal expectations. This sets the stage for a narrative rich in cultural exploration and philosophical inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- Prologue: the Little Gods
- Fagan
- God's Little Devils
- The little man
- A little ripple of patriotism
- The superfalous man
- The Valley of Sunshine and Shadow
- What Okimi learned
- Where there is no turning
- An optimist
- This fortune
- Mcgennis's promotion
- Epilogue.
- Credits:
- Produced by Al Haines
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2019-07-14
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