The Flemmings And "Flash Harry" Of Savait (eBook)
George Lewis Becke, known as Louis Becke, was an Australian writer born on June 18, 1855, in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, and his literary journey was as adventurous as his life. Becke's work is primarily known for its vivid depiction of life in the South Seas, where he spent considerable time, giving a unique blend of authenticity and narrative flair to his stories and novels. Before embracing his literary career, Becke led an itinerant life, including experiences as a trader and plantation overseer in the Pacific, all of which deeply influenced his writing. Among his works, 'The Flemmings And "Flash Harry" Of Savai' represents a quintessential example of his narrative style, characterized by an insightful exploration of the Pacific islands' characters and culture. Becke's writing is remarkable for its ethnographic detail and engagement with the complexities of colonialism, as well as for its compelling sea stories, often drawing on his own experiences. Throughout his substantial body of work, Becke has captured the imagination of readers, contributing notable insights into the proto-Australian identity formulated amongst oceanic cross-currents. Louis Becke passed away on February 18, 1913, but left behind a legacy of South Pacific literature that remains a touchstone for those interested in the late 19th to early 20th-century narratives of this complex and diverse region.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Historische Romane |
Schlagworte | 19th century literature • adventure tales • australian authors • classic adventure tales • Colonial relationships • colonial South Pacific fiction • cultural critique • English-language belles-lettres • English literature • Ethnographic narrative • Exotic allure • Fiction • Flash Harry character study • historical fiction • historical maritime fiction • Indigenous perspectives • Louis Becke novels • Louis Becke stories • Oceania • Pacific adventure stories • Pacific island setting • South Seas Adventure • Victorian era narratives |
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