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Title: South Wind
Note: Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo and Colin Choat
Summary: "South Wind" by Norman Douglas is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean island of Nepenthe, where the main character, Bishop Thomas Heard, is returning after his time in Africa as the Bishop of Bampopo. The novel delves into the themes of culture clash, personal ideals, and the search for meaning in a world of both beauty and discomfort, as the bishop grapples with his feelings towards the lively island community he encounters. The opening of the novel introduces us to Bishop Heard, who is feeling nauseous on a boat journey to Nepenthe. As he reflects on his experiences in Africa, he displays a mixture of professionalism, nostalgia, and sensitivity towards the suffering of the local population. His observations extend to the unusual characters on board the ship, including the flashy Mr. Muhlen and a sympathetic priest, Don Francesco. Upon reaching the island, the atmosphere becomes more vibrant and animated, as Heard prepares to immerse himself in the local culture, setting the scene for encounters with various fascinating personalities and his evolving thoughts on his vocation and the people around him. The narrative blends comic elements and serious reflections, inviting readers into a richly drawn world shaped by its inhabitants and their shared experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Douglas, Norman, 1868-1952
EBook No.: 4508
Published: Oct 1, 2003
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Islands -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Cynicism -- Fiction
Subject: Resorts -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Hedonism -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: South Wind
Note: Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo and Colin Choat
Summary: "South Wind" by Norman Douglas is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean island of Nepenthe, where the main character, Bishop Thomas Heard, is returning after his time in Africa as the Bishop of Bampopo. The novel delves into the themes of culture clash, personal ideals, and the search for meaning in a world of both beauty and discomfort, as the bishop grapples with his feelings towards the lively island community he encounters. The opening of the novel introduces us to Bishop Heard, who is feeling nauseous on a boat journey to Nepenthe. As he reflects on his experiences in Africa, he displays a mixture of professionalism, nostalgia, and sensitivity towards the suffering of the local population. His observations extend to the unusual characters on board the ship, including the flashy Mr. Muhlen and a sympathetic priest, Don Francesco. Upon reaching the island, the atmosphere becomes more vibrant and animated, as Heard prepares to immerse himself in the local culture, setting the scene for encounters with various fascinating personalities and his evolving thoughts on his vocation and the people around him. The narrative blends comic elements and serious reflections, inviting readers into a richly drawn world shaped by its inhabitants and their shared experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Douglas, Norman, 1868-1952
EBook No.: 4508
Published: Oct 1, 2003
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Islands -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Cynicism -- Fiction
Subject: Resorts -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Hedonism -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.