Bobaran by Louis Becke (1887)
The novel is a romance set on the island of Tahiti during the late 19th century. It revolves around the life of a young woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships with various European and Polynesian characters, including a British naval officer and a local chief. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural clashes between the native population and foreign colonizers.
By Louis Becke · First published 1887 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction · 3,222 words
First lines
When our boat touched the beach in front of the trader's house just as / the dawn was breaking, I thought Kabaira Bay one of the loveliest places / in the Pacific, and said so to the man I had been sent to relieve. He / quite concurred in my opinion of the beauties of the scenery, but said / that he was very glad to get away. Then, being a cheerful man, though / given to unnecessary blasphemy, like most South Sea Island traders, he / took me out to the rich garden at the back of the station and showed / me the grave of his predecessor, who had died of fever a year before. / Further on, but outside the enclosing fence, were some more graves, he / said.
'Whose? ' I asked.
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Bobaran is listed on Textopian as a short story by Louis Becke, dated 1887 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Louis Becke
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama, Thriller
- Length: 3,222 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around the experiences of a trader in a remote and dangerous location, highlighting themes of survival and exploration.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical context, reflecting the colonial era and interactions between traders and indigenous populations.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is descriptive and rich, focusing on character development and the complexities of human relationships.
- Drama — The story contains intense interpersonal conflicts and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist in a hostile environment.
Tags
Adventure · Fiction · Literary Fiction · Classic Novel · Sea Story · Pirate Fiction · Historical Fiction · 19th Century Literature · Male Protagonist · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Identity Crisis