The Dark Star by Robert W. Chambers
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| Author | Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
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| Illustrator | Stevens, William Dodge, 1870-1942 |
| Title | The Dark Star |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Dark Star" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative seems to explore themes of destiny, darkness, and the intertwining of lives under the influence of the mythical Dark Star, Erlik, suggesting a connection to chaos and turmoil. As the story opens, various characters, including a little girl named Ruhannah and a boy named Jim Neeland, are introduced, each touched by this overarching force, hinting at their intertwined fates. At the start of the novel, the focus is on Ruhannah, a curious child fascinated by her father's stories and the mysterious contents of a wonder-box belonging to a deceased character, Herr Wilner. As she peruses the box, she finds objects like old military revolvers and a menacing bronze figure of Erlik, representing chaos and conflict. The narrative also introduces her father, a missionary, who recounts his past experiences in Turkey, saving her from the grim realities of their history while subtly foreshadowing the darker elements that converge on their lives. Meanwhile, Jim Neeland is depicted as he engages with the natural world around him, and their lives demonstrate the hints of a fate dictated by the lingering shadows of the Dark Star, setting the stage for a tale rich with intrigue, historical tension, and personal development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Spy stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28440 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 162 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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