The Roll-Call Of The Reef by Arthur Quiller-Couch

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Author Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944
Title The Roll-Call Of The Reef
Note Reading ease score: 82.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Roll-Call of the Reef" by Arthur Quiller-Couch ("Q.") is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of heroism, memory, and the bonds formed between soldiers through the tale of a shipwreck and its consequences. It is set against the backdrop of maritime disasters, featuring the lives of military personnel and their poignant stories surrounding honor and sacrifice. The story revolves around the aftermath of a tragic shipwreck involving the transport ship "Despatch" and the H.M.S. Primrose, which meets their fates off the coast of Cornwall during a fierce storm. Narrated through the reflections of a host who recounts a tale told by his father, the narrative follows the lives of John Christian, a young drummer of the Marines, and William Tallifer, a trumpeter of the Hussars. As they both face their mortality during the wreck, they forge a deep friendship marked by their shared experiences of bravery. The story culminates in a mystical reunion of the two characters in the afterlife, as they echo their commitment to their fellow comrades through a symbolic locking of their instruments, representing their undying connection. The narrative eloquently highlights the themes of camaraderie, duty, and the unseen ties that extend beyond life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Male friendship -- Fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject Ghost stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 23217
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 7, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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