Âmona; The Child; And The Beast; And Others

Louis Becke, born George Lewis Becke in 1855, was a prolific writer known for his vivid portrayal of the South Seas. His firsthand experience in the Pacific region, acquired during his years at sea as a young man, heavily influenced his literary oeuvre. Becke's narratives were rich with adventure and often delineated the ambiguities of colonial and indigenous interactions, giving readers a nuanced...