The Gnomes of the Saline Mountains: A Fantastic Narrative by Anna Goldmark Gross
QR code
"The Gnomes of the Saline Mountains: A Fantastic Narrative" by Anna Goldmark Gross is a collection of tales likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds amidst the backdrop of a grand floral regatta along picturesque lakes, intertwining themes of beauty, envy, and the intrigue of human relationships, with a focus on a mysterious woman who captures the attention of the society around her. The opening of the narrative introduces
a lively scene at Traunsee, where the atmosphere buzzes with anticipation for a much-anticipated floral regatta, attracting tourists and members of the Viennese elite. Among them is a striking, unknown woman donned in a Cleopatra costume, who becomes the center of attention, much to the jealousy of a nearby man. The narrative hints at deeper complexities, such as questions of love, wealth, and moral values, particularly as one character grapples with thoughts of infidelity and the deterioration of relationships. Additionally, amidst a thunderstorm, the scene shifts to a struggling man beset by hallucinations involving gnomes, seemingly reflecting on his troubled past and the impact of his choices on his family, signaling significant themes of regret and longing that may be explored further in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Gross, Anna Goldmark |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ballin, I. T. |
| LoC No. | 13000039 |
| Title | The Gnomes of the Saline Mountains: A Fantastic Narrative |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43762 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43762-0 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 258 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!