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Garnett, Richard
1835
1906
Trent, A. G.
The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_of_the_Gods_and_Other_Tales
The twilight of the gods -- The potion of Lao-Taze -- Abdallah the Adite -- Ananda the miracle worker -- The city of philosophers -- The demon pope -- The cupbearer -- The wisdom of the Indians -- The dumb oracle -- Duke Virgil -- The claw -- Alexander the ratcatcher -- The rewards of industry -- Madame Lucifer -- The talismans -- The elixir of life -- The poet of Panopolis -- The purple head -- The firefly -- Pan's wand -- A page from the book of folly -- The bell of Saint Euschemon -- Bishop Addo and Bishop Gaddo -- The philosopher and the butterflies -- Truth and her companions -- The three palaces -- New readings in biography -- The poison maid -- Notes.
Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
"The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales" by Richard Garnett is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of mythology, philosophy, and the interplay between the divine and mortal realms, exploring the implications of belief and the fading influence of ancient deities. It opens with the tale of Prometheus, who after centuries of torment, encounters a mortal maiden named Elenko in a world that has largely forgotten the gods. The opening of the book introduces Prometheus, who is freed from his eternal chains only to find himself in an unfamiliar world where the worship of the gods has been abandoned. He meets Elenko, the last priestess of Apollo, who has fled from a mob intent on destroying the remnants of their ancient faith. Their conversation reveals a landscape of lost divinity and evolving human beliefs, as Elenko grapples with her own identity and the implications of abandoning the gods she once served. Prometheus, now mortal and disillusioned, contemplates the fate of humanity and the role they've played in the gods' downfall, setting the stage for rich philosophical discourses woven throughout the narrative. Their unexpected bond hints at a deeper connection between humanity and deity that transcends mere belief, positioning the reader for a thought-provoking exploration of faith and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Satire
Short stories, English
Mythology -- Fiction
Legends -- Fiction
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Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
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