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100	1		_aMarquis, Don, _d1878-1937
245	1	4	_aThe Revolt of the Oyster
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-05-01
505	0		_aThe revolt of the oyster -- "If we could only see" -- How Hank signed the pledge -- Accursed hat -- Rooney's touchdown -- Too American -- The saddest man -- Dogs and boys (as told by the dog) -- The kidnapping of Bill Patterson -- Blood will tell (as told by the dog) -- Being a public character (as told by the dog) -- Written in blood (as told by the dogs).
508			_aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520			_a"The Revolt of the Oyster" by Don Marquis is a satirical novella written in the early 20th century. The book humorously explores themes of evolution and humanity's relationship with the natural world through anthropomorphized characters, particularly focusing on Probably Arboreal, a proto-human figure confronting both personal and existential dilemmas." "The opening of the novella introduces Probably Arboreal, who observes the beachgoers and their primitive, carefree lifestyle while reflecting on his own ideals about love and marriage. He is intrigued yet annoyed by his neighbor Slightly Simian's domestic disputes, which lead him to contemplate his own romantic pursuits, particularly involving a girl known for her red hair and spirited nature. However, when Probably Arboreal inadvertently finds himself grappling with a giant oyster, the absurdity of the situation escalates as the crowd gathers, transforming the fight into a spectacle that captures both the sea's power and humanity's place within the natural order. This dramatic encounter sets the stage for broader commentary on survival and the potential upheaval of societal norms in the face of primal challenges." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories, American
653			_aAmerican fiction -- 20th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51917
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