The Memoirs of a White Elephant: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Memoirs of a White Elephant: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Memoirs of a White Elephant is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Gautier, Judith (1845–1917). The listed translation credits are Harvey, S. A. B. (Sarah A. B.) (1843–?).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Memoirs of a White Elephant" by Judith Gautier is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the perspective of a white elephant named Iravata, who recounts his remarkable life in Asia, especially in Siam and India, detailing his experiences as a royal elephant and his bond with Princess Parvati. The tale promises adventure, emotion, and a unique exploration of the world through the eyes of a creature often revered and misunderstood. At the start of the memoir, Iravata reflects on how he learned to write, which is a rare achievement for an elephant. He lives in the Palace of Golconda, where he enjoys relative freedom and observes the antics of children attending school nearby, igniting his curiosity about human language and education. His passion for learning leads him to sneak peek at their lessons, eventually allowing him to craft the alphabet on a schoolmaster's tablet. Subsequently, his unique talent is revealed to Princess Parvati, affirming their bond and setting the stage for his many adventures, including serving as a guardian and companion to the princess, and later finding himself in complex scenarios filled with joys and challenges.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Memoirs of a White Elephant
- Author credits: Gautier, Judith (1845–1917)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Harvey, S. A. B. (Sarah A. B.) (1843–?)
Catalogue subjects
- Asiatic elephant -- Juvenile fiction
- Elephants -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
