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Marryat, Frederick
1792
1848
Marryat, Captain
Marryat, F. W. (Frederick W.)
Marryatt, Captain
Marryat, Kapitein
Newton Forster
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"Newton Forster" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Edward Forster, a former naval officer, and his interactions with the sea, as well as the rigorous challenges and moral dilemmas presented within maritime life. The narrative appears to explore themes of adventure, loss, and human resilience against the backdrop of the British merchant service. The opening portion introduces Edward Forster, who has retreated to a cottage near the sea after a debilitating injury in naval service. He is depicted as reflective and somewhat melancholy, haunted by recollections of his past exploits at sea. On a stormy night, he hears a distress signal from a ship in trouble, compelling him to take action to help despite the tempestuous weather. As he rushes to aid, the story hints at deeper connections between characters and the broader maritime community, laying the groundwork for the ensuing drama and character development throughout the novel. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the challenges faced by seamen, symbolizing the battle against nature and the fragility of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Historical fiction
Sea stories
Merchant mariners -- Fiction
Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Fiction
East India Company -- Fiction
Romantic suspense fiction
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