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Title: Cumner's Son and Other South Sea Folk — Volume 02
Contents: The high court of Budgery-Gar -- An epic in yellow -- Dibbs, R.N. -- A little masquerade -- Derelict -- Old roses -- My wife's lovers -- The stranger's hut.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Cumner's Son and Other South Sea Folk — Volume 02" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of short stories that reflects early 20th century literary themes. Written during the early 1900s, this volume presents tales that explore the lives and struggles of individuals in the South Seas, emphasizing human relationships and moral dilemmas against a vivid backdrop of Australian landscapes and cultures. The collection delves into topics such as love, honor, bravery, and the clash between civilization and wildness. In this compilation, Parker narrates various compelling stories featuring characters like Barlas, the Cadi, and others engaged in a tumultuous clash with the harsh realities of colonial life. Readers are introduced to themes of justice and revenge, as seen in "The High Court of Budgery-Gar," where characters grapple with law versus personal justice in their dealings with Indigenous Australians. Other narratives, such as "Dibbs, R.N.," bring forth commentary on ambition, societal roles, and the complexities of personal relationships amidst the backdrop of early colonial Australia. Overall, Parker's storytelling captures the spirit of the times and offers poignant reflections on human nature amid the beauty and brutality of the South Sea environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932
EBook No.: 6196
Published: Jul 1, 2004
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Oceania -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cumner's Son and Other South Sea Folk — Volume 02
Contents: The high court of Budgery-Gar -- An epic in yellow -- Dibbs, R.N. -- A little masquerade -- Derelict -- Old roses -- My wife's lovers -- The stranger's hut.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Cumner's Son and Other South Sea Folk — Volume 02" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of short stories that reflects early 20th century literary themes. Written during the early 1900s, this volume presents tales that explore the lives and struggles of individuals in the South Seas, emphasizing human relationships and moral dilemmas against a vivid backdrop of Australian landscapes and cultures. The collection delves into topics such as love, honor, bravery, and the clash between civilization and wildness. In this compilation, Parker narrates various compelling stories featuring characters like Barlas, the Cadi, and others engaged in a tumultuous clash with the harsh realities of colonial life. Readers are introduced to themes of justice and revenge, as seen in "The High Court of Budgery-Gar," where characters grapple with law versus personal justice in their dealings with Indigenous Australians. Other narratives, such as "Dibbs, R.N.," bring forth commentary on ambition, societal roles, and the complexities of personal relationships amidst the backdrop of early colonial Australia. Overall, Parker's storytelling captures the spirit of the times and offers poignant reflections on human nature amid the beauty and brutality of the South Sea environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932
EBook No.: 6196
Published: Jul 1, 2004
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Oceania -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.