In Kali's Country: Tales from Sunny India by Emily Churchill Thompson Sheets
"In Kali's Country: Tales from Sunny India" by Emily Churchill Thompson Sheets is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book presents a vivid portrayal of life in India, featuring various characters navigating their unique challenges, hardships, and cultural practices amidst the rich tapestry of Indian society. Through these tales, readers encounter themes of spirituality, societal norms, and personal struggles, providing an insightful glimpse into the livesof the characters like the fakir seeking peace and Shama Sahai, a neglected widow on a journey to a sacred city. The opening of "In Kali's Country" introduces the reader to a holy man, or fakir, who reflects on the sacrifices he has made over five years in search of peace. As he converses with a priest of Kali, he reveals his deep yearning for spiritual fulfillment despite having devoted years to his vows. The scene is set against the backdrop of Kalighat, where the sacred Ganges River serves as a central symbol in their discussions. The narrative establishes a spiritual and cultural exploration that precedes the stories of other characters, including Shama Sahai, a young girl on a pilgrimage burdened by her status as a widow, and Mundra, a child cast out by society. These characters and their quests for meaning and acceptance set the tone for the multifaceted tales that follow in this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sheets, Emily Churchill Thompson, 1875- |
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| Illustrator | Childs, Elma McNeal |
| LoC No. | 11001129 |
| Title | In Kali's Country: Tales from Sunny India |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Kalighat -- Shama Sahai -- Old Sarah -- A son of the law -- Mundra -- Of the tribe of Haunamon -- In ways mysterious -- The way to happiness -- Bachelor dreams -- The cost -- Among the clouds -- The infidel. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Dave Hobart, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Missions -- India -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38881 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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