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Title: The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands

Note: Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The Pacific -- Macintosh -- The fall of Edward Barnard -- Red -- The pool -- Honolulu -- Rain -- Envoi.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
University of Michigan library.)

Summary: "The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands" by W. Somerset Maugham is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the nuances of life on the South Sea Islands, delving into the complexities of human nature and the encounters between Westerners and the islanders. Through various characters and circumstances, Maugham aims to capture the spirit of the islands and the diverse experiences of those who inhabit them. The opening of the collection introduces the Pacific Ocean, describing its variable moods and the impact they have on a sailor’s psyche. It transitions into the life of Mackintosh, who is stationed on one of the islands as an administrator. His challenging relationship with his superior, Walker, is established, highlighting the tension and disdain that exist between them. The reader is drawn into Mackintosh's internal struggles, his observations of the local people, and his conflicts with Walker, a man with a commanding presence but also marked by flaws. This sets the stage for the deeper exploration of themes related to authority, cultural encounters, and personal morality in the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965

EBook No.: 26854

Published: Oct 9, 2008

Downloads: 422

Language: English

Subject: Oceania -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands

Note: Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The Pacific -- Macintosh -- The fall of Edward Barnard -- Red -- The pool -- Honolulu -- Rain -- Envoi.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
University of Michigan library.)

Summary: "The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands" by W. Somerset Maugham is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the nuances of life on the South Sea Islands, delving into the complexities of human nature and the encounters between Westerners and the islanders. Through various characters and circumstances, Maugham aims to capture the spirit of the islands and the diverse experiences of those who inhabit them. The opening of the collection introduces the Pacific Ocean, describing its variable moods and the impact they have on a sailor’s psyche. It transitions into the life of Mackintosh, who is stationed on one of the islands as an administrator. His challenging relationship with his superior, Walker, is established, highlighting the tension and disdain that exist between them. The reader is drawn into Mackintosh's internal struggles, his observations of the local people, and his conflicts with Walker, a man with a commanding presence but also marked by flaws. This sets the stage for the deeper exploration of themes related to authority, cultural encounters, and personal morality in the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965

EBook No.: 26854

Published: Oct 9, 2008

Downloads: 422

Language: English

Subject: Oceania -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.