The Great Taboo by Grant Allen
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About this eBook
| Author | Allen, Grant, 1848-1899 |
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| Title | The Great Taboo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Great Taboo" by Grant Allen is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story begins on a ship navigating the Pacific Ocean, where Felix Thurstan and his companion, Muriel Ellis, find themselves in a perilous situation when Muriel is swept overboard. As Felix leaps into the churning waters to rescue her, they are both castaways in an unknown realm. The tale weaves elements of adventure and myth, particularly focusing on themes of survival and the clash of civilizations. The opening of the novel immerses readers in a dramatic scene as the steamer Australasian encounters chaos after a passenger, Muriel, is thrown from the deck into the sea. In a panic, Felix courageously jumps in to save her, but as the ship's crew scrambles to mount a rescue, they are ultimately abandoned at sea. After a harrowing struggle, the pair reaches the island of Boupari, which is steeped in ancient ritual and inhabited by savage tribes led by the god Tu-Kila-Kila. The contrast between Felix and Muriel's Western sensibilities and the island's primal traditions sets the stage for a tale of survival amidst emerging dangers from both the natural elements and the inhabitants of the island. As they navigate their new reality, themes of fate, divinity, and moral conflict begin to unfold, establishing a suspenseful atmosphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Polynesia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13876 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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