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Abdullah, Achmed, 1881-1945 |
| Author |
Brand, Max, 1892-1944 |
| Author |
Means, E. K. (Eldred Kurtz), 1878-1957 |
| Author |
Sheehan, Perley Poore, 1875-1943 |
| LoC No. |
20017407
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| Title |
The Ten-foot Chain; or, Can Love Survive the Shackles? A Unique Symposium
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
An Indian jataka, by A. Abdullah -- Out of the dark, by M. Brand -- Plumb nauseated, by E. K. Means -- Princess or percheron, by P. P. Sheehan.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Ten-foot Chain; or, Can Love Survive the Shackles? A Unique Symposium" by Achmed Abdullah, Max Brand, E.K. Means, and P.P. Sheehan is a collection of fictional narratives written in the early 20th century. The book features a central theme of love and its complexities, revolving around characters who are symbolically chained together, exploring whether love can endure under imposed limitations. Each contributing author presents a different perspective through their respective stories, adding depth to the overarching question posed by the symposium. The opening of this anthology introduces us to a lively dinner conversation among four distinguished writers who ponder the implications of a thought experiment: what would happen if a man and a woman were linked by a ten-foot chain for three days? Each author articulates unique opinions—some arguing that love would flourish despite the bondage, while others predict that love would succumb to the pressures of confinement. This discussion sets the foundation for the ensuing tales, beginning with "An Indian Jataka," which tells the story of Vasantasena, a captive woman who grapples with her feelings towards King Vikramavati and Madusadan, the captain of horse, showcasing themes of passion, freedom, and the true nature of love. The opening serves to engage readers in the intriguing dynamics of relationships shaped by external forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Manners and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32996 |
| Release Date |
Jun 27, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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