| Author |
Wren, Percival Christopher, 1885-1941 |
| Title |
Driftwood Spars
The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Driftwood Spars" by Captain Percival Christopher Wren is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to a rich tapestry of characters intertwined by fate on the volatile sea of life, primarily focusing on John Robin Ross-Ellison, a man of complex heritage and tumultuous experiences. The author's narrative hints at themes of honor, revenge, and the interplay between personal pride and social identity, particularly as experienced through the lives of diverse characters from different backgrounds. The beginning of "Driftwood Spars" presents Major Michael Malet-Marsac reflecting on the life and death of his friend John Ross-Ellison. The story commences with a sense of mystery surrounding Ross-Ellison's extraordinary life, as the Major recounts intimate memories of camaraderie and conflict, revealing Ross-Ellison’s mixed lineage as a Scotch Pathan raised in India. Through a conversation with Subedar-Major Mir Daoud Khan, we learn about Ross-Ellison's upbringing and the familial complexities intertwined with his adventures. This sets the stage for exploring the themes of loyalty and the consequences of revenge, illustrated through Ross-Ellison’s contentious relationship with his half-brother Ibrahim Mahmud. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at further revelations in the lives of several characters whose paths intersect dramatically, promising a saga rich in cultural and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11691 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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