| Author |
Woolf, Leonard, 1880-1969 |
| Illustrator |
Carrington, Dora de Houghton, 1893-1932 |
| LoC No. |
50040332
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| Title |
Stories of the East
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
A tale told by moonlight -- Pearls and swine -- The two Brahmans.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)
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| Summary |
"Stories of the East" by Leonard Woolf is a collection of short stories penned in the early 20th century. The narratives delve into various themes centered around life in the Eastern cultural context, exploring complex human emotions and social dynamics. Woolf, a British writer and a significant figure in modernist literature, uses these stories to reflect on philosophical inquiries related to love, identity, and societal norms. The collection features three distinct stories: "A Tale Told by Moonlight," "Pearls and Swine," and "The Two Brahmans." Each tale intricately weaves together characters grappling with their desires and the constraints imposed by their circumstances. For instance, "A Tale Told by Moonlight" follows the character Jessop, who provocatively discusses the nature of love and its rarity, contrasting it with fleeting physical connections. In "Pearls and Swine," the narrative focuses on the complexities of colonial life and the moral quandaries faced by Westerners in the East. Lastly, "The Two Brahmans" examines the clash of caste and personal ambition through the lives of two Brahmins whose pursuit of happiness leads to their ostracization. Overall, the stories invite readers to reflect on the multifaceted nature of reality and the oft-collision of ideals against societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Subject |
Asia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60239 |
| Release Date |
Sep 6, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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