Brazilian Tales

The Bridge Builders

A tale of the revenge of the earth, in this case, specifically, Mother Gunga, Goddess of the River Ganga, against the men who confine her power, The Bridge Builders is also a tale of the death of the Gods as their place in the earth is taken by the things of science. A close description of the building of a bridge across the River Ganges, the tale also tells of a vision of the Gods in an opium dream like a dream in the mind of Brahma; and when Brahma wakes, the Gods die. Or do they? ( Tony Addison) Genre(s): Literary Fiction Language: English Keyword(s): engineering [https://librivox.org/keywords/11884] (12), hindu mytbology (1)

The Bridge of History Over the Gulf of Time: A Popular View of the Historical Evidence for the Truth of Christianity

Written by the former skeptic, poet, and scholar, Thomas Cooper, The Bridge of History Over the Gulf of Time admirably sets forth a winsome defense of Christianity. Written as the substance of fourteen years of lectures, at the request of his hearers, Cooper leads his reader across the bridge of history, through the centuries, tracing Christianity. At last, he addresses "Leben Jesu" by Dr. David Friedrich Strauss, discusses the historicity of the four Gospels, and offers some concluding evidences for the truth of Christianity. (Introduction by tzieger) Genre(s): *Non-fiction, History, Religion Language: English Keyword(s): religion [https://librivox.org/keywords/62] (744), Christianity [https://librivox.org/keywords/65] (382), apologetics [https://librivox.org/keywords/2481] (33)

The Bridal of Triermain

Scott's The Bridal of Triermain is a rhymed, romantic, narrative poem which weaves together elements of popular English legend using dramatic themes. This beautiful poem celebrates the exploits of a knight errant - Sir Roland De Vaux - as he seeks to rescue (and hopefully espouse) a beautiful maiden, Gyneth. Gyneth is the illegitimate daughter of King Arthur: doomed by Merlin 500 years previously to an enchanted sleep inside a magic castle. The enchantment can only be broken by a rescuer both brave and noble enough to overcome the temptations used successively to distract and overcome him, namely: fear, wealth, pleasure and pride. (Introduction by Godsend) Genre(s): Narratives Language: English Keyword(s): poetry [https://librivox.org/keywords/23] (1824), poem [https://librivox.org/keywords/264] (318), narrative [https://librivox.org/keywords/2475] (19), scott [https://librivox.org/keywords/2476] (7), bridal [https://librivox.org/keywords/2478] (2), triermain (1)

Brewster's Millions

The story revolves around Montgomery Brewster, a poor man who inherits a large sum of money. However, there is a catch — he has to spend every penny within 30 days, and end up with nothing at that time. Should he make the deadline, he stands to gain an even larger sum; should he fail, he remains penniless. Brewster finds that spending so much money is more difficult than he first thinks, especially when the lawyers are trying to make him fail so that they can claim the money. What makes it worse is that he starts to be a little too successful with some ventures, actually making money from them. Can Brewster empty his pockets in time for the deadline, or will he end the book as he started it, with nothing? Genre(s): Humorous Fiction Language: English Keyword(s): fiction [https://librivox.org/keywords/61] (1613), comedy [https://librivox.org/keywords/3] (201), humour [https://librivox.org/keywords/281] (149), adult [https://librivox.org/keywords/2472] (6), mccutcheon [https://librivox.org/keywords/1895] (3), Brewster's Millions (1)

Brazilian Tales

"Brazilian Tales" is a collection of six short stories selected by Isaac Goldberg as best representative of the Brazilian Literature of his period - the end of the 19th century. His comprehensive preface aims at familiarizing the reader with a literature that was - and still is - virtually unknown outside the boundaries of its own land, and the pieces chosen by Goldberg to be translated belong to writers that reached popularity and appreciation while still alive. This "pioneer volume", as the translator himself puts it, still keeps its charm and interest as a way of offering to the English speaking public some "sample cases" of Brazilian Literature. (Summary by Leni) Genre(s): General Fiction, Humorous Fiction, Short Stories Language: English Keyword(s): fiction [https://librivox.org/keywords/61] (1613), short stories [https://librivox.org/keywords/238] (730), South America [https://librivox.org/keywords/1089] (43), brazil [https://librivox.org/keywords/1913] (18)