The Fire Bird by Gene Stratton-Porter
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About this eBook
| Author | Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924 |
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| Illustrator | Grant, Gordon, 1875-1962 |
| Illustrator | Thayer, Lee, 1874-1973 |
| Title | The Fire Bird |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Fire Bird" by Gene Stratton-Porter is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of love and tribal life among Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the cultural practices and emotions of the characters in a fictional setting influenced by various Native American traditions. The book reads as both a love story and a reflection on nature's beauty and the human spirit's struggles. The story follows Yiada, the daughter of Chief White Wolf of the Canawacs tribe, as she navigates her feelings for Mountain Lion, a young brave destined to become a great leader, while facing the competition posed by the beautiful Coüy-oüy from the northern tribes. As Yiada dances a ceremonial love dance to win Mountain Lion's heart, her world is disrupted by external threats and personal betrayals. The plot unfolds through Yiada's poignant journey of love, jealousy, and sacrifice, ultimately leading her to seek her identity and place among the Mandanas tribe. The novel richly portrays the internal and external conflicts of its characters against the backdrop of their natural surroundings, examining the interplay between individual desires and cultural expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35188 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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