Ikuinen rakastaja

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Gutenberg ID

76334

Title

Ikuinen rakastaja

Language

fi

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A thrilling prehistoric adventure following Nu, a legendary hunter, and his beloved Nat-ul as they face savage beasts, rival suitors, and a catastrophic earthquake that transports them to the modern world, where a woman relives their ancient romance.

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Set in a prehistoric era, Edgar Rice Burroughs' *Ikuinen rakastaja* (The Eternal Lover) chronicles the epic romance of Nu, a mighty hunter of the Nu tribe, and Nat-ul, the daughter of their chief, Tha. Their love is threatened by Nat-ul's father, who demands a partner greater than any other, and by jealous rivals like Tur and Gron. To prove his worth, Nu must hunt the fearsome saber-toothed tiger, Uu. The narrative follows their perilous journey through dangerous jungles, encounters with giant apes, and a dramatic confrontation with rival suitors that ends in tragedy. Suddenly, a massive earthquake strikes, destroying their mountain home and washing them away. They awaken in the modern era, where Victoria Custer discovers she has traveled back in time. She recounts the ancient story to her brother, realizing the dream was real. The narrative concludes with Nu and Nat-ul returning to their own time, united and ready to face the future together. The story opens with Nu hunting the giant tiger Uu to win Nat-ul's hand. He successfully kills the beast, but upon returning, he finds Nat-ul missing. He discovers her rival, Tur, has abducted her. A chase ensues, leading to a confrontation where Tur attempts to abduct her again. The situation escalates when Tur's jealous wife, Gron, intervenes. In a chaotic struggle involving a falling rock, Tur is killed by Gron, who is then killed by Nu and Nat-ul in self-defense. Just as they reconcile and plan their future, a catastrophic earthquake strikes. The mountain collapses, and a tidal wave sweeps them away. Victoria Custer, a modern-day woman, wakes up in a hospital after a fainting spell caused by a minor tremor. She recounts a vivid dream to her brother, Barney, describing the prehistoric world, the giant animals, and the tragic romance of Nu and Nat-ul. She realizes the dream was not merely a fantasy but a memory of a past life. Later, Victoria and Barney visit a cave near a mountain range. Inside, they discover the fossilized remains of a giant tiger and a cave man, along with stone tools. The discovery confirms the reality of Victoria's dream, bridging the gap between the ancient past and the present. The novel explores themes of love, survival, and the connection between humanity's ancient ancestors and modern civilization, suggesting that the past is never truly lost.

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Categories

• Adventure
• Classics
• Romance
• Fantasy
• Science Fiction