Tessa by Louis Becke (1901)

Name: Tessa
Author: Louis Becke

Tessa is a novel by Louis Becke, first published in 1895. It tells the story of a young woman, Tessa, who is born into a wealthy family in the South Pacific. She is a beautiful and intelligent girl, but her parents are too busy with their own lives to pay her much attention. Tessa is sent to a boarding school in Australia, where she meets a young man named Jack. Jack is a sailor and the two quickly fall in love. However, Tessa's parents disapprove of the relationship and forbid her from seeing Jack. Tessa is determined to be with Jack and runs away from home. She and Jack travel around the South Pacific, experiencing many adventures and hardships. Eventually, they make their way to the island of Tahiti, where they settle down and start a family. Tessa's parents eventually come to accept her relationship with Jack and the two are happily married. The novel ends with Tessa and Jack living happily ever after on the island of Tahiti.

By Louis Becke · First published 1901 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 12 chapters · 31,349 words

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A small, squat and dirty-looking trading steamer, with the name _Motutapu_ painted in yellow letters on her bows and stern, lay at anchor off the native village of Utiroa on Drummond's Island in the Equatorial Pacific. She was about 800 tons burden, and her stained and rusty sides made her appear as if she had been out of port for two years instead of scarcely four months.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Louis Becke
Date: 1901 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age Fiction
Length: 31,349 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 1,050 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure Fiction — The book follows the story of Tessa, a young woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and exploration, encountering many adventures along the way.
Romance — The book follows the story of Tessa's romantic relationships, and how they shape her journey of self-discovery.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century, and the historical context of the time period is an important factor in the story.
Coming-of-Age Fiction — The book follows Tessa's journey of self-discovery and growth as she navigates her relationships and the world around her.