Tarka the Otter
About this book
Tarka the Otter: His Joyful Water-Life and Death in the Country of the Two Rivers is a highly influential novel by Henry Williamson, first published in 1927 by G.P. Putnam's Sons with an introduction by the Hon. Sir John Fortescue. It won the Hawthornden Prize in 1928 and remains Willamson's best-known and most popular work, having never been out of print since first publication. As its title suggests, the novel describes the life of an otter, along with a detailed observation of its habitat in the country of the River Taw and River Torridge in North Devon (the "Two Rivers"); the name "Tarka" is said by Williamson to mean "Wandering as Water" (p. 10). Though often now characterised as a children's book, Tarka has influenced literary figures as diverse as Ted Hughes and Rachel Carson. (from Wikipedia)
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 2455 readers · 255 pages · ≈ 4 h 43 m · Light
How long does it take to read Tarka the Otter?
About ≈ 4 h 43 m — 255 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Tarka the Otter?
255 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Tarka the Otter?
It sits on the Humor, Fiction shelves.
Is Tarka the Otter in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Tarka the Otter?
Henry Williamson (1895–1977).
Where can I read Tarka the Otter online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library