South Sea Tales by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Title South Sea Tales
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sea_Tales_(London_collection)
Note Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The house of Mapuhi -- The whale tooth -- Mauki -- "Yah! Yah! Yah!" -- The heathen -- The terrible Solomons -- The inevitable white man -- The seed of McCoy.
Credits Produced by Theresa Armao, and David Widger
Summary "South Sea Tales" by Jack London is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and adventures of various characters inhabiting the islands of the South Pacific, showcasing themes of survival, cultural clashes, and human resilience against nature's forces. The opening of "South Sea Tales" introduces the story "The House of Mapuhi," focusing on young Alexandre Raoul, who is on a trading expedition in the lagoon of Hikueru. Here, he encounters Mapuhi, a native who has found a remarkable pearl and desires a house in exchange for it. As Raoul struggles with the economic and personal implications of this negotiation—compounded by his concerns about a looming storm—audiences witness a rich exploration of character relationships and the societal dynamics of trade and desire. Amid the tension, Mapuhi's insistence on exacting a specific price for the pearl reveals the complexities of value in a world torn between tradition and commerce. The story sets the stage for the ensuing turmoil as the forces of nature threaten to disrupt the lives of all involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Oceania -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1208
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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