Daughters of Destiny

The story revolves around a young girl who discovers she has magical powers and embarks on a journey to fulfill her destiny. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles and challenges that test her courage and determination. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the struggle between good and evil.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1901 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature · 26 chapters · 60,434 words

First lines

"What country did you say, Prince?"

"Baluchistan, my lord."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L. Frank Baum
• Date: 1901 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature, Coming-of-Age, Allegory
• Length: 60,434 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 1,525 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Fantasy — The narrative features magical elements and fantastical settings, characteristic of the genre.
• Adventure — The plot involves journeys and quests that drive the characters into various challenges.
• Children's Literature — The writing style and themes are tailored for a younger audience, focusing on moral lessons and imagination.
• Coming-of-Age — The story explores the growth and development of characters as they navigate their destinies.

Tags

Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Historical Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Female Protagonist · Family Drama · Social Commentary · Matriarchy · Feminism · Societal Hierarchy · Class Struggle

Contents

• Prince Kasam of Baluchistan
• The American Commission
• The Persian Physician
• The Daughter of the Vizier
• The Peril of Burah Khan
• The Man of Destiny
• Dirrag
• A Woman's Way
• The Sixth Day
• Ahmed Khan
• Capture of David the Jew
• The Girl on the Divan
• A Wild Wooing
• The Veiled Woman
• Salaman
• The Abduction
• David Sells an Important Secret
• The Vizier Opens the Gate
• In the Garden of Agahr
• The Girl in the Harem
• The Chamber of Death
• By the Hand of Allah
• The Vengeance of Maie
• The Spirit of Unrest
• Kasam Khan
• Her Serene Highness the Khanum

More by L. Frank Baum

• The Enchanted Buffalo (1919)
• The Tigers Eye: A Jungle Fairy Tale (1902)
• A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1902)
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
• Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead (1906)
• The Marvelous Powder of Life (1905)
• The Flight of the Fugitives (1907)
• Tip Makes an Experiment in Magic (1903)
• All works by L. Frank Baum