Sarchedon: A Legend of the Great Queen by G. J. Whyte-Melville

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Author Whyte-Melville, G. J. (George John), 1821-1878
Illustrator Waller, S. E. (Samuel Edmund), 1850-1903
Title Sarchedon: A Legend of the Great Queen
Credits E-text prepared by sp1nd, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "Sarchedon: A Legend of the Great Queen" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in ancient Mesopotamia and centers on the reign of the enigmatic queen Semiramis, exploring themes of power, ambition, and the interplay between fate and free will. The character of Sarchedon, a young warrior, emerges as a crucial figure navigating the complexities of loyalty, desire, and the weight of prophecy. The opening of the novel sets a dramatic tone, beginning with the powerful imagery of a dying lion in the desert, juxtaposed with the queen's royal sport of hunting. This scene evokes themes of life, death, and the brutal cycle of the natural world while establishing Semiramis's formidable character. As the story progresses, Sarchedon is introduced as a skilled horseman embroiled in the affairs of the Great King and Semiramis. His journey mirrors that of ancient heroes, filled with encounters that hint at destiny and ambition, particularly in his interaction with Ishtar, the daughter of Arbaces, where hints of burgeoning romance and complex dynamics hint at greater conflicts ahead. The narrative promises a rich tapestry of adventure intertwined with the historical and mythical elements of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Semiramis, Queen, consort of Shamshi-Adad V, King of Assyria, active 9th century B.C. -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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