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On the Makaloa Mat - Exotic Tales of Love Loss and Colonial Encounters in the Pacific - cover

On the Makaloa Mat - Exotic Tales of Love Loss and Colonial Encounters in the Pacific

Jack London, Zenith Golden Quill

Editorial: Zenith Golden Quill

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Sinopsis

Under the Hawaiian sun, beneath the palm mat, human nature is revealed.

On the Makaloa Mat is one of Jack London's most mature and lyrical works—a collection of emotionally rich stories set in the South Pacific. Departing from his rugged Klondike tales, London here explores themes of cross-cultural tension, colonialism, love, betrayal, and tradition through the lives of native islanders and outsiders.

Written with rare sensitivity and insight, these short stories blend realism with a profound respect for Hawaiian culture. Whether it's a tragic romance, a clash of values, or a tender reflection on aging, each tale reveals London's evolving style and deepening empathy in his final years.

"A moving farewell from London—introspective, honest, and quietly powerful." — The Honolulu Review
"These South Seas stories are London's most human and heartfelt." — Literary Classics Quarterly

Click Buy Now and escape to the Hawaiian islands through the pen of a literary master.
Disponible desde: 13/05/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 178 páginas.

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