Project Gutenberg 2008-03-29 Public domain in the USA. 61 Becke, Louis 1855 1913 Becke, George Louis Âmona; The Child; And The Beast; And Others From "The Strange Adventure of James Shervinton, and Other Stories" - 1902 Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. David Widger "Âmona; The Child; And The Beast; And Others" by Louis Becke is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century, specifically around the early 1900s. This anthology explores themes of life in the South Seas, delving into the intricate dynamics of human relationships against a backdrop of picturesque yet harsh environments. The collection is likely centered on societal issues, colonialism, and the struggles of individuals, particularly native peoples, navigating their identities in a changing world. The lead story, "Âmona; The Child; And The Beast," focuses on the tragic life of Âmona, a kanaka (native) who serves as a cook for the brutal and alcoholic Armitage. The narrative explores the complexities of their interactions, highlighting the stark contrast between the loyalty and kindness of Âmona and the cruelty of Armitage, who displays a merciless demeanor not only towards Âmona but also towards his wife and child. As the story unfolds, Mrs. Armitage's frailty and suffering reveal the emotional weight of her oppressive marriage, leading to bleak consequences for her and her son. The poignant tale ultimately underscores the camaraderie between the devoted Âmona and the child, illustrating the resilience and compassion found amidst despair, making it both a moving and socially relevant piece that speaks to the broader human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Short stories Oceania -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 75579 75568 2024-11-10T14:48:42.368637 2023-09-11T07:00:19.426342 text/html text/html 76996 2021-02-06T06:55:58 text/html; charset=utf-8 28584 2021-02-06T07:01:10 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 111961 2024-11-10T14:48:47.823600 application/epub+zip 110988 2024-11-10T14:48:45.364624 application/epub+zip 99783 2024-11-10T14:48:44.208618 application/epub+zip 253356 2024-11-10T14:48:49.684614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243810 2024-11-10T14:48:47.128625 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231031 2022-09-11T12:52:16.277362 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 67787 2024-11-10T14:48:42.068631 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 67738 2021-02-06T07:00:20 text/plain; charset=utf-8 27083 2021-02-06T07:00:43 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19548 2024-11-10T14:48:49.820582 application/rdf+xml 18020 2024-11-10T14:48:44.739623 image/jpeg 4167 2024-11-10T14:48:44.471645 image/jpeg 106159 2024-11-10T14:48:42.376642 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia