Bubbles of the Foam by F. W. Bain
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"Bubbles of the Foam" by F. W. Bain is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. This work draws heavily on themes from ancient Hindu mythology and philosophy and presents a romantic tale centered around characters influenced by divine forces and existential predicaments. The story opens with reflections on the ephemeral nature of love and existence, symbolized by the imagery of bubbles and mirages, suggesting deeper philosophical undertones regarding the
pursuit of happiness and the illusory nature of worldly desires. The opening portion introduces readers to the framework of the narrative, where the gods Maheshwara and Párwatí observe a mirage in the desert, sparking a discussion on illusion and reality. The narrative then segues into a tale of transformation and consequence, featuring divine characters who become human incarnations intertwined with themes of desire, beauty, and cruelty. It introduces Atirupa and Aranyání, whose budding romance encapsulates the struggles of love against societal expectations and personal identity, setting the stage for a richly woven story that intertwines love with the harsh realities of fate and moral choices in a mythological landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bain, F. W. (Francis William), 1863-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bubbles of the Foam |
| Contents | A spoiled child -- The thirst of an antelope. |
| Credits |
Produced by Paul Murray, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19874 |
| Release Date | Nov 20, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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