London, Jack 1876-1916 creator Oksanen, Vilho text utu 2024 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Suvun kunnia : ja muita kertomuksia Hawaii-saarilta" by Jack London is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative seems to explore themes of personal conflict, social identity, and cultural contrasts through the experiences of its characters. The opening story introduces Percival Ford, a complex character grappling with societal expectations and personal insecurities in the vibrant setting of Hawaii. The opening of the collection sets the stage with Percival Ford attending a gathering where he is surrounded by military officers and their wives, all of whom provoke a sense of discomfort and disdain in him. Ford is depicted as a man weighed down by his own insecurities, particularly in his interactions with the assertive men and liberated women around him. He reflects on his social standing, the legacy of his father, and his own feelings of isolation amidst the revelry. This initial scene introduces the central conflict of identity and belonging that Ford faces, foreshadowing the deeper explorations of familial ties and personal morality that will unfold in the subsequent narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Suvun kunnia -- Koonan sheriffi -- Koolau pitaalinen -- Chun Ah Chun. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sea_Tales_(London_collection) Translated selections from: The house of pride, and other tales of Hawaii, #2416. Release date is 2024-12-02 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen Originally published: Helsinki: Otava, 1917 Short stories, American Hawaii -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Helsinki: Otava, 1917 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74829 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74829 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134731.0 74829