The Vision of Milli the Slave
The story revolves around a young slave girl named Milli who possesses exceptional beauty and intelligence. She is owned by a wealthy plantation owner but is secretly loved by his son. When the plantation is threatened by a rival, the son decides to take Milli with him on a journey to escape the danger. Along the way, they face various challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, hostile tribes, and personal conflicts.
By Louis Becke · First published 1887 · Genre: Tragedy, Historical Fiction, Drama · 5,715 words
First lines
One day a message came over from Tetoro, King of Pare, in Tahiti, to his vassal Mahua, chief of Tetuaroa,{*} saying, 'Get thee ready a great feast, for in ten days I send thee my daughter Laea to be wife to thy son Narue.
* Tetuaroa is an island about forty miles from Tahiti. It was in those days (1808) part of the hereditary possessions of the chief of Pare.
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The Vision of Milli the Slave 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: Tragedy, Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Social Commentary
- Length: 5,715 words
- Structure: 1 section, 96 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Tragedy — The narrative centers around themes of love, sacrifice, and the dire consequences of social hierarchies, culminating in a tragic ending.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical context, exploring the cultural and social dynamics of Tahitian society.
- Drama — The work features intense emotional conflicts and character interactions that drive the plot forward.
- Romance — The central plot involves romantic relationships and unrequited love, particularly between Milli and Narue.
Tags
Adventure · Colonialism · Drama · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Novel · Romance · Slavery · Social Commentary · Tropical Island Setting · 19th Century Literature · British Colonial Era