Marama: A Tale Of The South Pacific (1913)

By Ralph Stock

Book Overview

Marama: A Tale Of The South Pacific is a novel written by Ralph Stock and published in 1913. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the life of a young girl named Marama. Marama is the daughter of a chief and is raised in a traditional Polynesian culture. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and cultural identity.As the story progresses, Marama falls in love with a young man named Tanoa. However, their love is forbidden by their families due to a long-standing feud. Marama and Tanoa must navigate their way through the cultural expectations and traditions of their people while trying to find a way to be together.Throughout the novel, Stock provides a vivid description of the South Pacific and its people. He describes the beauty of the islands, the customs of the Polynesian people, and the struggles they face in a rapidly changing world. The novel also touches on the impact of European colonization on the South Pacific and the clash of cultures that occurred during this time.Overall, Marama: A Tale Of The South Pacific is a captivating novel that provides a unique insight into the culture and traditions of the Polynesian people. It is a story of love, family, and the struggle to maintain cultural identity in a changing world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104188023
• ISBN13: 9781104188023
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"