Edward Barry by Louis Becke (1887)
The novel revolves around the life of Edward Barry, a young man who becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and misadventures while traveling through the Pacific Islands. Barry's journey begins when he stows away on a ship bound for the islands. He eventually finds himself in the midst of a group of sailors and traders who are engaged in various illicit activities, including smuggling and piracy. As Barry becomes more deeply embroiled in their world, he is forced to confront his own moral ambiguities and the harsh realities of life in the Pacific Islands during this time period. Throughout the novel, Barry's character undergoes significant development as he grapples with the consequences of his actions and the impact they have on those around him.
By Louis Becke · First published 1887 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 18 chapters · 71,428 words
First lines
A wild, blustering day in Sydney, the Queen City of the Southern Seas. Since early morn a keen, cutting, sleet-laden westerly gale had been blowing, rattling and shaking the windows of the houses in the higher and more exposed portions of the town, and churning the blue waters of the harbour into a white seethe of angry foam as it swept outwards to the wide Pacific.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Louis Becke
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance, Drama
- Length: 71,428 words
- Structure: 18 chapters, 1,144 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot involves exploration and the challenges faced by the protagonist in unfamiliar territories.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against a backdrop of historical events and reflects the social and cultural context of the time.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and self-discovery throughout the story.
- Romance — The story includes romantic elements that influence character motivations and relationships.
Tags
Adventure · Fiction · Literary Fiction · Classic Novel · Sea Story · Coming-of-Age · Male Protagonist · Young Adult · Historical Fiction · 19th Century Setting · Colonialism · Imperialism
Contents
- "Edward Barry 'Dead Broke."
- The Maynards
- The Brig _mahina_
- Mr. Billy Warner, of Ponape
- Velo, the Samoan, Prophesies
- In Arrecifos Lagoon
- Alice Tracey
- Mrs. Tracey Tells her Strange Story
- "Alla Gooda Comrade."
- A Repentance
- Captain Rawlings Proposes "a Little Celebration."
- Barry and Velo Discourse on Marriage
- "the Little Celebration" Comes off
- Barry Hoists the Flag of England
- Farewell to Arrecifos
- Exit Rawlings and the Greek
- Barry Receives a "Stiffener."
- On Board the New Barque