Cumner's Son and other South Sea Folk, Volume 3
The third volume of Cumner's Son and other South Sea Folk by Gilbert Parker contains a collection of short stories set in the Pacific Islands. The title story follows the journey of a young man named Cumner as he navigates life on a remote island, while other tales explore themes such as love, loss, and cultural clashes.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Short Stories · 3 chapters · 19,953 words
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Short Stories, Drama, Cultural
- Length: 19,953 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 322 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book features adventurous tales set in exotic South Sea locations, focusing on exploration and discovery.
- Historical Fiction — The stories are set in a historical context, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of the South Sea islands during the colonial period.
- Short Stories — The book is a collection of short stories, each with its own plot and characters, contributing to the overall narrative.
- Drama — The narratives often involve dramatic conflicts and emotional intensity, highlighting personal and cultural struggles.
Tags
South Sea · Fiction · Adventure · Short Stories · Literature · Cultural · Exploration · Colonialism · Nature · Society · Character Study · Historical
Contents
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
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