Henry De Vere Stacpoole

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The Ship Of Coral (1911)

Beschreibung

The Ship of Coral is a novel written by Henry De Vere Stacpoole and was first published in 1911. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the adventures of a young man named Michael Fane. Fane is a wealthy young man who is bored with his life and decides to embark on a journey to the South Pacific in search of adventure.During his journey, Fane becomes stranded on a coral reef and is rescued by a group of Polynesians who take him to their island home. There, he meets a beautiful young woman named La Belle Aurore, and the two fall in love. However, their happiness is short-lived as they are soon faced with a series of challenges and dangers, including a volcanic eruption and attacks from hostile tribes.As Fane and Aurore struggle to survive, they must also confront their own feelings and desires. The Ship of Coral is a story of adventure, romance, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the stunning South Pacific.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Henry De Vere Stacpoole was a popular Irish author whose name became associated with romance and adventure in the early twentieth century. Born in 1863, Stacpoole had a brilliant imagination and a flair for storytelling that captivated readers all around the world. Among his many works, "Fanny Lambert" stands out as one of his finest. This novel, published in 1912, exemplifies Stacpoole's ability to write fascinating narratives that connect with readers. Set in Edwardian England, "Fanny Lambert" delves into themes of love, longing, and societal expectations with empathy and depth. In "Fanny Lambert," Stacpoole tells a story of forbidden love and redemption, focusing on the eponymous heroine's search for happiness in a world that wants to restrict her. Through Fanny's journey, Stacpoole digs into the complexity of human emotion, depicting her trials and successes with tenderness and grace. Stacpoole's prose is as rich and evocative as the worlds he imagines, transporting readers to lush landscapes and complex social settings. His characters are vividly sketched, with their ambitions and motivations exposed for readers to investigate and empathize with. Despite the passage of time, "Fanny Lambert" remains a timeless masterpiece, demonstrating Stacpoole's lasting legacy as a master storyteller. His ability to capture the core of the human experience continues to captivate readers, cementing his place in the pantheon of literary greats.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 466g
• ISBN-13: 9781104329198
• ISBN-10: 1104329190
• Artikelnr.: 26347381