The Revolt of the Oyster is a satirical novel written by American author Don Marquis. The book tells the story of a group of oysters who become fed up with being harvested and consumed by humans. Led by a charismatic oyster named Hughey, they organize a rebellion against their oppressors and demand their rights as sentient beings.As the revolt gains momentum, it attracts the attention of the media and becomes a national sensation. The oysters' cause is championed by a young journalist named John Smith, who becomes their ...
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The Revolt of the Oyster is a satirical novel written by American author Don Marquis. The book tells the story of a group of oysters who become fed up with being harvested and consumed by humans. Led by a charismatic oyster named Hughey, they organize a rebellion against their oppressors and demand their rights as sentient beings.As the revolt gains momentum, it attracts the attention of the media and becomes a national sensation. The oysters' cause is championed by a young journalist named John Smith, who becomes their spokesperson and helps to spread their message of liberation.However, not everyone is supportive of the oysters' cause. The restaurant industry, in particular, sees the rebellion as a threat to their livelihoods and launches a counter-attack. The conflict between the oysters and their human oppressors reaches a boiling point, leading to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion.Through its humorous and thought-provoking narrative, The Revolt of the Oyster explores themes of animal rights, social justice, and the power of collective action. It is a witty and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of satire and political commentary.1922. A collection of short-stories from Marquis, American newspaperman and humorist, who was an uninhibited enemy of prohibition. Marquis s most memorable writings are his stories and verses about Archy and Mehitabel. 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; The Kidnapping of Bill Patterson; Blood Will Tell; Being a Public Character; and Written in Blood. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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