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Title: Men, Women, and Boats

Note: Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Stephen Crane: An estimate -- The open boat -- The reluctant voyagers -- The end of the battle -- The upturned face -- An episode of war -- An experiment in misery -- The duel that was not fought -- A desertion -- A dark-brown dog -- The pace of youth -- Sullivan County sketches: A tent in agony. Four men in a cave. The mesmeric mountain -- The snake -- London impressions -- The Scotch express.

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Summary: "Men, Women, and Boats" by Stephen Crane is a collection of short stories and sketches written during the late 19th century. It includes some of Crane's notable works and offers a vivid exploration of themes related to human experience, especially in the context of nature and survival. The central narrative begins with "The Open Boat," which reflects the harrowing experience of four shipwrecked men battling the relentless sea, capturing the struggles and dynamics of their fight for life. The beginning of "Men, Women, and Boats" introduces the tale "The Open Boat," which recounts the desperate plight of four men—a correspondent, a captain, an oiler, and a cook—stranded in a small dinghy after their ship, the Commodore, sinks. The narrative describes the overwhelming force of nature and the psychological turmoil faced by the men as they navigate the tumultuous sea. Each character reflects a unique perspective on their dire circumstances, from their hopes for rescue to their frustrations and fears. As they confront both the physical challenges posed by the waves and their own inner battles, the story effectively encapsulates the themes of camaraderie, existential despair, and the indifferent power of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900

Editor: Starrett, Vincent, 1886-1974

EBook No.: 7239

Published: Jan 1, 2005

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Short stories

Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:7239:2 2005-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Starrett, Vincent Crane, Stephen en 1
2024-11-12T22:36:12Z Men, Women, and Boats

This edition has images.

Title: Men, Women, and Boats

Note: Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Stephen Crane: An estimate -- The open boat -- The reluctant voyagers -- The end of the battle -- The upturned face -- An episode of war -- An experiment in misery -- The duel that was not fought -- A desertion -- A dark-brown dog -- The pace of youth -- Sullivan County sketches: A tent in agony. Four men in a cave. The mesmeric mountain -- The snake -- London impressions -- The Scotch express.

Credits: Etext Produced by John Bilderback, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Men, Women, and Boats" by Stephen Crane is a collection of short stories and sketches written during the late 19th century. It includes some of Crane's notable works and offers a vivid exploration of themes related to human experience, especially in the context of nature and survival. The central narrative begins with "The Open Boat," which reflects the harrowing experience of four shipwrecked men battling the relentless sea, capturing the struggles and dynamics of their fight for life. The beginning of "Men, Women, and Boats" introduces the tale "The Open Boat," which recounts the desperate plight of four men—a correspondent, a captain, an oiler, and a cook—stranded in a small dinghy after their ship, the Commodore, sinks. The narrative describes the overwhelming force of nature and the psychological turmoil faced by the men as they navigate the tumultuous sea. Each character reflects a unique perspective on their dire circumstances, from their hopes for rescue to their frustrations and fears. As they confront both the physical challenges posed by the waves and their own inner battles, the story effectively encapsulates the themes of camaraderie, existential despair, and the indifferent power of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900

Editor: Starrett, Vincent, 1886-1974

EBook No.: 7239

Published: Jan 1, 2005

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Short stories

Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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