Project Gutenberg 2008-04-19 Public domain in the USA. 44 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.) en Short stories Oceania -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 47630 47639 2024-09-11T03:56:56.958912 2023-09-11T07:33:20.699075 text/html text/html 43021 2013-01-10T11:34:24 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 16296 2013-01-10T11:35:04 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 59483 2024-09-11T03:56:59.910885 application/epub+zip 58478 2024-09-11T03:56:58.106887 application/epub+zip 58478 2024-09-11T03:56:57.381921 application/epub+zip 111482 2024-09-11T03:57:01.375930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105067 2024-09-11T03:56:59.443882 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107748 2022-09-11T13:38:14.443179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 39034 39027 2024-09-11T03:56:56.764912 2023-09-11T07:33:20.533073 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 38924 2008-04-19T10:13:52 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 15414 2008-04-19T10:13:52 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 38915 2008-04-19T10:13:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15383 2008-04-19T10:13:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20308 2024-09-11T03:57:01.502887 application/rdf+xml 8957 2024-09-11T03:56:57.710918 image/jpeg 2490 2024-09-11T03:56:57.546896 image/jpeg 59003 2024-09-11T03:56:56.963927 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