The Immortal Lure by Cale Young Rice
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"The Immortal Lure" by Cale Young Rice is a poetic drama written in the early 20th century. This work presents a complex exploration of love, desire, and the struggles of artistic and spiritual longing within a mythological context, particularly set against the backdrop of ancient India. The narrative intertwines personal relationships with profound philosophical themes, encapsulating the eternal conflict between sensual existence and spiritual enlightenment. In the play, Vishwamya, a revered ascetic,
faces a crisis when his son Rishyasi falls prey to temptations brought forth by the beautiful Koïl, a young woman sent by the court to seduce him. As Rishyasi becomes enraptured by love and worldly desire, he is torn between his father's ascetic teachings and the allure of earthly pleasures. The tension peaks when a tragic confrontation arises between father and son, leading to calamitous consequences that redefine their relationships and destinies. The drama poignantly portrays the allure of passions that can lead to both destruction and transcendent experiences, emphasizing the enduring human struggle between devotion and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rice, Cale Young, 1872-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Immortal Lure |
| Contents | Giorgione -- Arduin -- O-Umè's gods -- The immortal lure. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36609 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36609-8 |
| Release Date | Jul 4, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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