Maru: A Dream of the Sea: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Maru: A Dream of the Sea is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere) (1863–1951).
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"Maru: A Dream of the Sea" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Islands, the book explores themes of isolation, love, and the clash between traditional and external influences. The narrative follows the life of Maru, a young Polynesian man, navigating the trials of his community on the small island of Fukariva, which faces existential challenges after an epidemic reduces the population. The story begins with Maru inheriting the kingship after a devastating smallpox outbreak claims his tribe, leaving him isolated and disconnected from his people. He finds himself torn between grief and the brutal survival instincts of the remaining islanders. When he is taken away from his home aboard a blackbirding brig, a cyclone leaves him shipwrecked and drifting at sea until he is rescued by Talia, a girl from an uncharted island. As they build their new life together, Maru's feelings for Talia grow, transcending mere friendship to love. However, tragedy strikes when Talia drowns, leaving Maru to grapple with his cultural taboos surrounding death and the lingering ghost of his departed love. Ultimately, the story reflects Maru's inner turmoil as he seeks solace and resolution amidst the vastness of the ocean.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Maru: A Dream of the Sea
- Author credits: Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere) (1863–1951)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Islands -- Fiction
- Oceania -- Fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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