The Ten-foot Chain; or, Can Love Survive the Shackles? A Unique Symposium

"The Ten-foot Chain; or, Can Love Survive the Shackles? A Unique Symposium" by Achmed Abdullah, Max Brand, E.K. Means, and P.P. Sheehan considers love and its challenges through interconnected stories from the start of the 1900s. The book explores if love resist obstacles. Beginning with a dinner conversation, the writers debate a captivating idea: if a man and woman were chained together, would their love grow or fall apart. Following the discussion, "An Indian Jataka" tells the story of Vasantasena, who is torn between feelings for King Vikramavati and Madusadan while a captive, highlighting independence, passion, and love's nature. The discussions introduces the central themes of bonds and relationships under pressure, as each author contributes unique voices to the discussion.