| Author |
Sweven, Godfrey, 1845-1935 |
| Title |
Riallaro: The Archipelago of Exiles
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| Original Publication |
United States: G. P. Putnam's Sons,1901.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Riallaro: The Archipelago of Exiles" by Godfrey Sweven is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around a mysterious archipelago that entices adventurers and explorers, centering on characters who seek knowledge and face the philosophical depths of existence amid beautiful yet perilous landscapes. The novel combines elements of adventure and introspection as the protagonists navigate both the physical and metaphysical aspects of their journeys. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a coastal setting where three characters, including Somm, discover a seemingly lifeless stranger washed ashore after a gunshot incident involving the mysterious wings of an unknown creature. As they revive the stranger, they begin to unravel the complexities of his background, which seems intertwined with profound memories and a lost past. The narrative quickly delves into themes of identity and the struggle with one’s history, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the archipelago and its significance. The opening hints at a tale filled with adventure, mystery, and the quest for truth against the backdrop of an ethereal and enchanting setting. (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 |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Islands -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Utopias -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dystopias -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Fiction
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| Subject |
South Pacific Ocean -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Imaginary places -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67575 |
| Release Date |
Mar 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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