The Revolt of the Oyster

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The Revolt of the Oyster

by Don Marquis

EN·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

From a lofty tree‑top hut overlooking a wind‑blown shore, a laid‑back observer watches a world where fishing is done with bare hands and breakfast often comes with a splash. The landscape is a playful mix of primitive wilderness and absurd domesticity, populated by characters whose names hint at their quirks—an arboreal recluse, a simian neighbor, and a shrew‑like wife whose arguments echo through the breezy air.

When a red‑haired girl adorned with parrot feathers darts into the surf, the quiet observer is drawn into a flirtatious chase that quickly turns comic and chaotic. Their rough‑handed teasing, punctuated by sharp stones and playful threats, sets the stage for a tangled web of attraction, rivalry, and neighborly squabbles. As the day unfolds, the beach becomes a stage for an unlikely revolt of personalities, promising more mischievous encounters and witty commentary on human nature.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (315K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2016-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Don Marquis

Don Marquis

1878–1937

Best remembered for the witty, lowercase adventures of archy and mehitabel, this American humorist turned newspaper columns into a home for sly satire and offbeat charm. His work still feels lively because it mixes playfulness with a sharp eye for human nature.

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