The Translation of a Savage, Volume 1 by Gilbert Parker

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Author Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932
Title The Translation of a Savage, Volume 1
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "The Translation of a Savage, Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around Frank Armour, a man from a well-connected English family who makes a life-altering decision to marry Lali, an Indian girl from the Hudson's Bay Company. This controversial marriage sets the stage for the exploration of race, culture, and family dynamics as Frank's family struggles to accept his choice and the societal implications it brings. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Frank Armour as he grapples with the aftermath of marrying Lali, whom he impulsively wed during a moment of despair after learning of his former fiancée's marriage to another man. The initial chapters depict Frank’s internal conflict, his family's reactions, and the soon-to-arrive Lali, who represents both a cultural bridge and a source of tension within the Armour household. We witness the mixture of curiosity and disdain that surrounds Lali as she embarks on her journey to Greyhope, where her presence will challenge the norms and expectations of Frank's upper-class British family. The narrative begins with a sense of impending drama as Frank's actions unfold consequences that will forever alter the family dynamics and set Lali on an unexpected path. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject Married people -- Fiction
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 6211
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Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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