| Author |
Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975 |
| Title |
Island honor
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| Original Publication |
Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank, Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"Island Honor" by Murray Leinster is a short novel published during the early 20th century, likely in the 1920s. The story is set in a fictional tropical region called Kuramonga and explores themes of honor, power dynamics, and cultural conflict. The narrative follows a group of Western characters, including a political agent who believes himself to be the ultimate authority, and a local king grappling with the complexities of loyalty and sacrifice. The plot centers around Buro Sitt, a Malay prince, who faces a horrific decision when a French political agent, Vetter, demands his daughter as a hostage to ensure their compliance with his rule. Buro Sitt's dilemma is heightened by his duty to protect his people, reflecting the intersection of personal honor and political obligation. As tensions rise, the story explores the consequences of colonialism, arrogance, and the sacrifices made for family and community. The climax reveals Vetter's cruel manipulation and the clever response of the characters around him, emphasizing the overarching themes of justice and moral integrity amidst a backdrop of power struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Imperialism -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Asia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Americans -- Asia -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73053 |
| Release Date |
Feb 27, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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