A Lost God (1891)

A Lost God (1891)

Francis William Bourdillon

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120122148
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A Lost God is a novel written by Francis William Bourdillon and was first published in 1891. The story is set in ancient Egypt and revolves around the life of a young priest named Amuba. Amuba is devoted to the worship of the gods and is highly respected in his community. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that the statue of his god has been stolen.Desperate to find the missing statue, Amuba embarks on a dangerous journey to recover it. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a group of bandits, a beautiful princess, and a wise old man. With their help, Amuba sets out to uncover the truth behind the theft and to restore his god to its rightful place.As the story unfolds, Amuba learns valuable lessons about faith, courage, and the power of love. He also discovers that sometimes the greatest challenges can lead to the most profound transformations.A Lost God is a gripping tale of adventure, mystery, and spirituality that will captivate readers of all ages. With its vivid descriptions of ancient Egypt and its engaging characters, this novel is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and entertain readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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