"Old Mary" by Louis Becke
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| Author | Becke, Louis, 1855-1913 |
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| Title |
"Old Mary" 1901 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Old Mary" by Louis Becke is a short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the life of Mary Eury, a remarkable old woman who recounts her tragic yet resilient life story to a visiting supercargo named Denison. The book elegantly explores themes of memory, loss, and the indomitable spirit of a woman who has faced a variety of adversities throughout her life in the South Seas. In the tale, Mary shares her harrowing experiences, beginning with her survival from a shipwreck at the tender age of five, and continuing through her tumultuous life filled with love, loss, and heartache. She speaks of her marriage to Robert Eury, their adventures, the devastating loss of their children to smallpox, and the subsequent pirate attacks that took her husband’s life. Throughout her storytelling, Mary's strength and unwavering resolve shine through as she reflects on her past, her loyalty to those she loved, and her acceptance of her current solitude on the island. The richly woven narrative not only paints a vivid picture of Mary’s life but also serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit amidst hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories, Australian |
| Subject | Pacific Area -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24640 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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