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A Gift From Tartary, whose central character, a Benedictine monk in the service of the Papacy, is unwillingly thrust into the Mongol whirlwind. The main character and other key players are fictitious, as are particular events relating to their ordeals. The novel is historically accurate, rich in detail. It is the story of one mans conflict, a scholarly monk torn between his duty to the Church and that pledged to his new masters, the pagan Mongols. This is a journey into one of the most spectacular and contradictory periods of history.
The Confessions of Julius A. is written in the form of an autobiography. The main character is an eccentric serving a life sentence for first degree murder, a murder he did not commit. However, he was convicted almost exclusively on his own testimony, and justifiably so as far as he is concerned. Although there are flights of absurdity, it is a serious work in that Julius delusions represent, in an exaggerated way, the common need to pluck some meaning out of life.
Periphery has a virtual reality theme park decades in the future. The themes of this park are different, they bleed into each other, resulting in situations that make Alices Wonderland a model of society. The hero, Tairin, lives in Itanniland and belongs to the dienship of Lord Fil, who on his deathbed sends Tairin on an errand to find Periphery.
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Little Village has been known by several names over the past 135 years, but its rich culture and history have never been forgotten. Situated on Chicago's southwest side, Little Village has gone from real estate promoters Millard and Decker's affluent "suburb" Lawndale to one of the largest Bohemian enclaves in the United States. This vibrant neighborhood is known today as the largest Mexican community in the state of Illinois. Little Village has almost always been a working-class immigrant neighborhood filled with hardworking men and woman who want their piece of the American dream. From residents such as the martyred world's fair mayor Anton Cermak to the typical immigrant family next door, these strong-willed people have made their mark on Chicago and the rest of the New World.
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