Project Gutenberg 2008-04-19 Public domain in the USA. 134 Becke, Louis 1855 1913 Becke, George Louis Susâni 1901 Produced by David Widger "Susâni" by Louis Becke is a short story written in the early 20th century, specifically during the turn of the century. The narrative is deeply embedded in the cultural and social environment of the South Pacific islands, revealing the poignant reality of a declining native population confronted with the encroachment of Western civilization. The story centers around themes of innocence, suffering, and the connection between the natural world and the divine, showcasing the life of a young girl named Susâni and her relationship with both the native characters and the natural landscape. In "Susâni," we follow the journey of two white men, Senior and his companion, who encounter Susâni, a disabled young native girl living on the remote island of Funâfala. Despite her physical affliction and the tragic fate of her people, Susâni embodies a quiet strength, captivating the sailors with her serene song and gentle spirit. The narrative poignantly illustrates her bond with Suka, a native man who cares for her, as they navigate the harsh realities of life amid illness and loss. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Susâni is not only a reflection of her people's struggles but also a symbol of hope and the divine presence in adversity. Ultimately, her passing evokes profound emotion, highlighting the enduring connections formed between individuals, cultures, and the overarching power of life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Short stories Oceania -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories 47741 2025-07-10T10:15:35.852981 text/html 43021 2013-01-10T11:34:24 text/html 79323 2025-07-10T10:15:39.317032 application/epub+zip 78082 2025-07-10T10:15:37.364986 application/epub+zip 78082 2025-07-10T10:15:36.388045 application/epub+zip 133810 2025-07-10T10:15:41.001960 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127385 2025-07-10T10:15:38.741980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107748 2022-09-11T13:38:14.443179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 39034 2025-07-10T10:15:35.627976 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 38924 2008-04-19T10:13:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 38915 2008-04-19T10:13:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21110 2025-07-10T10:15:41.117969 application/rdf+xml 8913 2025-07-10T10:15:36.856988 image/jpeg 2495 2025-07-10T10:15:36.622977 image/jpeg 15414 2008-04-19T10:13:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 16296 2013-01-10T11:35:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 15383 2008-04-19T10:13:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 76929 2025-07-10T10:15:35.857984 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia