The Black Parrot

Name: The Black Parrot
Author: Harry Hervey

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A mysterious man who arrives at a tropical colonial port carrying a striking cockatoo sets in motion a sequence of linked episodes across the Golden Chersonese. The narrative follows his movements through hotels, river landings, and jungle ruins, and traces encounters with locals, expatriates, and ambiguities of identity. Scenes shift between travelogue detail and dreamlike reverie, alternating moments of intrigue, personal confrontation, and evocative landscape description, creating an adventurous, atmospheric portrait of movement, memory, and the uncanny edges of empire.

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Harry Hervey

Harry Hervey was an American author known for his vivid storytelling and evocative settings. He gained recognition for his novels that often explore themes of adventure and romance, particularly in exotic locales. His notable works include "Caravans By Night: A Romance of India," which immerses readers in the rich tapestry of Indian culture and landscapes, and "The Black Parrot," a tale that combines elements of intrigue and adventure. Hervey's writing reflects a fascination with the distant and the dramatic, making him a distinctive voice in early 20th-century American literature.

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