The Transposed Heads: A Legend of IndiaAn ancient Indian fable of the time when men and gods talked together. |
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“You may be sure,” said he, “if it is true, as you say, and as I cannot doubt, that
your ailment is incurable, I will not hesitate to carry out your directions and erect
the pyre for you. And I will make it large enough that after I have kindled it there
will ...
“You may be sure,” said he, “if it is true, as you say, and as I cannot doubt, that
your ailment is incurable, I will not hesitate to carry out your directions and erect
the pyre for you. And I will make it large enough that after I have kindled it there
will ...
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Self-beheading, however of ten it may be reported, is an act well-nigh impossible;
to carry it through takes enormous determination, a fearful summoning up of
purpose and energy. That Shridaman, the little Brahman with the mild pensive
eyes ...
Self-beheading, however of ten it may be reported, is an act well-nigh impossible;
to carry it through takes enormous determination, a fearful summoning up of
purpose and energy. That Shridaman, the little Brahman with the mild pensive
eyes ...
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... not stir from the spot, and Nanda is tryin to force him, but out of respect for my
husband weak frame will not use his full strength; for i he wanted to, he could
carry him like a child in his arms; they feel like iron when one happens to touch
them.
... not stir from the spot, and Nanda is tryin to force him, but out of respect for my
husband weak frame will not use his full strength; for i he wanted to, he could
carry him like a child in his arms; they feel like iron when one happens to touch
them.
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Bibliografische Informationen
| Titel | The Transposed Heads: A Legend of India |
| Autor | Thomas Mann |
| Übersetzt von | Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter |
| Mitwirkende Personen | Arthur George Rock |
| Verlag | A. A. Knopf, 1941 |
| Original von | University of Michigan |
| Digitalisiert | 22. Jan. 2007 |
| Länge | 194 Seiten |
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