I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales by Arthur Quiller-Couch
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"I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of winter-themed stories likely written in the early 20th century. The opening tale, "I Saw Three Ships," introduces the small parish of Ruan Lanihale during a stormy Christmas, where local characters gather in church amidst a blend of music, emotions, and the foreboding of an impending shipwreck. The protagonist, Young Zeb Minards, finds himself torn between his affections
for Ruby Tresidder and the tumultuous events unfolding around him. The beginning of the book presents a lively snapshot of the communal spirit in a rural village during the holiday season. As the church service progresses, the characters, including Young Zeb and his father, navigate both their personal anxieties and the foreboding atmosphere created by the storm outside. The narrative quickly accelerates into a dramatic turn when the church is interrupted by news of a shipwreck off the coast, prompting the congregation to spring into action. This moment sets a tone of urgency and foreshadows deeper emotional conflicts tied to Young Zeb's relationship with Ruby, even as the town's fate intertwines with the precariousness of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales |
| Contents | I saw three ships -- The haunted dragoon -- A blue pantomime -- The two householders -- The disenchantment of 'Lizabeth. |
| Credits | Produced by Lionel Sear |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Manners and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14206 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 454 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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