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South Sea Tales

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  • 126 páginas
  • 5 horas de lectura

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The collection presents eight short stories centered on nautical themes, exploring complex issues like violence, colonialism, and racism. In "The House of Mapuhi," a young man becomes obsessed with acquiring a valuable pearl, while "The Whale Tooth" critiques self-importance through a tale of cannibalism. "Yah! Yah! Yah!" offers a sympathetic view of native islanders amidst colonial brutality, and "Mauki" tells of a chief's son sold into slavery. "The Seed of McCoy" adds a unique twist to sailing adventures, and "The Heathen" highlights the bond between two men of different races during a shipwreck.

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South Sea Tales, Jack London

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2021
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Inglés
Editorial
Mint Editions
Publicado en
2021
Páginas
126
ISBN13
9781513205274
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3,65 de 5
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The collection presents eight short stories centered on nautical themes, exploring complex issues like violence, colonialism, and racism. In "The House of Mapuhi," a young man becomes obsessed with acquiring a valuable pearl, while "The Whale Tooth" critiques self-importance through a tale of cannibalism. "Yah! Yah! Yah!" offers a sympathetic view of native islanders amidst colonial brutality, and "Mauki" tells of a chief's son sold into slavery. "The Seed of McCoy" adds a unique twist to sailing adventures, and "The Heathen" highlights the bond between two men of different races during a shipwreck.