The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Title The Turtles of Tasman
Note Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents By the turtles of Tasman -- The eternity of forms -- Told in the drooling ward -- The hobo and the fairy -- The prodigal father -- The first poet -- Finis -- The end of the story.
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Summary "The Turtles of Tasman" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of Frederick Travers and his brother Tom, whose contrasting lifestyles highlight themes of order, responsibility, and the human experience. It captures the tension between Frederick's aim for respectability through hard work and Tom's more carefree, adventurous spirit that reflects a life full of untamed experiences. The opening of the story sets the stage for a reunion between the two brothers after many years apart. Frederick, a successful and austere businessman, is preparing to welcome Tom back home, who has returned with his daughter, Bronislawa. As Frederick navigates the complexities of family dynamics, he reflects on the differences between his disciplined life and Tom's flamboyant one. The stage is set for exploring their contrasting philosophies, as well as the turmoil Tom's presence brings to Frederick's structured world, introducing themes of familial bonds, resentment, and a search for meaning in their different choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 16257
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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