The Revolt of the Oyster

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marquis, Don, 1878-1937

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Contents:

The 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).

Credits:

Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Notes:

Reading ease score: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-05-01