The Great Taboo by Grant Allen
The Great Taboo is a novel by Grant Allen that explores the theme of social class and its impact on relationships. The story follows two characters from different backgrounds who fall in love but face opposition from their families due to their differing social statuses. Throughout the book, Allen delves into the complexities of class distinctions and how they affect individuals' lives.
By Grant Allen · First published 1890 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Cultural · 32 chapters · 90,426 words
First lines
"Man overboard!"
It rang in Felix Thurstan's ears like the sound of a bell. He gazed about him in dismay, wondering what had happened.
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around exploration and survival in an exotic setting, typical of adventure narratives.
- Romance — The story includes romantic elements and relationships that drive the character motivations.
- Cultural — The narrative explores cultural themes and taboos, focusing on societal norms and beliefs.
- Colonial — The setting and themes reflect colonial attitudes and interactions between different cultures.
Tags
taboo · society · morality · victorian · relationships · gender · class · conflict · drama · psychology · social norms · prohibition
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Cultural, Colonial, Drama
- Length: 90,426 words
- Structure: 32 chapters, 1,035 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Contents
- In Mid Pacific
- The Temple of the Deity
- Land; but what Land?
- The Guests of Heaven
- Enrolled in Olympus
- First Days in Boupari
- Interchange of Civilities
- The Customs of Boupari
- Sowing the Wind
- Reaping the Whirlwind
- After the Storm
- A Point of Theology
- As between Gods
- "Mr. Thurstan, I Presume."
- The Secret of Korong
- A very Faint Clue
- Facing the Worst
- Tu-Kila-Kila Plays a Card
- Domestic Bliss
- Council of War
- Methuselah Gives Sign
- Tantalizing, very
- A Message from the Dead
- An Unfinished Tale
- Tu-Kila-Kila Strikes
- A Rash Resolve
- A Strange Ally
- Wager of Battle
- Victory -- and after?
- Suspense
- At Sea: off Boupari
- The Downfall of a Pantheon