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Title: The shipwreck
Original Publication: United Kingdom: John Sharpe,1818.
Note: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Shipwreck" by William Falconer is a narrative poem written in the late 18th century. This work intricately explores themes of seafaring life, peril, and personal loss, reflecting the experiences and hardships faced by sailors. The poem is framed around the narrative of a ship and its crew, highlighting both their adventures and tribulations at sea. The opening of "The Shipwreck" introduces the reader to a crew on a vessel embarking on a perilous journey, emphasizing the excitement and optimism that accompanies their departure from port. The narrative provides a glimpse into the characters, including the ship's captain, Albert, and other crew members such as Rodmond and Arion, who are drawn into the unfolding drama. As the ship sets sail towards Venice, the initial joy is soon overshadowed by ominous omens of storms and misfortune, foreshadowing the struggles and dangers they will encounter. This introduction effectively sets the stage for a tale of adventure intertwined with themes of love, fate, and the power of nature over human endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Falconer, William, 1732-1769
Illustrator: Westall, Richard, 1765-1836
EBook No.: 69336
Published: Nov 12, 2022
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The shipwreck
Original Publication: United Kingdom: John Sharpe,1818.
Note: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Shipwreck" by William Falconer is a narrative poem written in the late 18th century. This work intricately explores themes of seafaring life, peril, and personal loss, reflecting the experiences and hardships faced by sailors. The poem is framed around the narrative of a ship and its crew, highlighting both their adventures and tribulations at sea. The opening of "The Shipwreck" introduces the reader to a crew on a vessel embarking on a perilous journey, emphasizing the excitement and optimism that accompanies their departure from port. The narrative provides a glimpse into the characters, including the ship's captain, Albert, and other crew members such as Rodmond and Arion, who are drawn into the unfolding drama. As the ship sets sail towards Venice, the initial joy is soon overshadowed by ominous omens of storms and misfortune, foreshadowing the struggles and dangers they will encounter. This introduction effectively sets the stage for a tale of adventure intertwined with themes of love, fate, and the power of nature over human endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Falconer, William, 1732-1769
Illustrator: Westall, Richard, 1765-1836
EBook No.: 69336
Published: Nov 12, 2022
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.