"A Wreath of Indian Stories" by A. L. O. E. is a collection of short stories from the mid-1800s crafted to teach morals and religious ideas to Indian readers through enjoyable tales of everyday life. The plots often include characters from across Indian society, and investigates ideas of faith, religious change, and difficult ethical choices that people face. In one story, "The Radiant Robe," a clerk named Fagir grapples with his new Christian faith after a dream shows him a pure, bright robe; this robe makes him think about doing what is right. Fagir struggles with his own pride and greedy thoughts, while his wife, Kasiti, carefully watches his journey as he starts to understand his need for forgiveness, and seeks a real connection with God.
A Wreath of Indian Stories
By A. L. O. E.
A government clerk’s dream of a radiant robe sparks a battle between pride and faith, leading him on a path to discover his own sinfulness and need for redemption.
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About the AuthorCharlotte Maria Tucker was a prolific English writer and poet for children and adults, who wrote under the pseudonym A.L.O.E.. Late in life she spent a period as a volunteer missionary in India, where she died.
Charlotte Maria Tucker was a prolific English writer and poet for children and adults, who wrote under the pseudonym A.L.O.E.. Late in life she spent a period as a volunteer missionary in India, where she died.
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