William Clark Russell

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An Ocean Tragedy (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

The pursuit of the schooner yacht Shark by the Bride, the yacht of the mad Sir Wilfred, is seagoing writing at its best. Russell''s evocation of both calms and storms at sea, and the management of the yacht are educated and expert. Sir Wilfred''s wife has run off with the dashing Colonel Hope-Kennedy, and Sir Wilfred means to get her back. This isn''t going to be just a confrontation between cuckold and cuckolder, Sir Wilfred has armed the Bride with a long, brass, 18-pounder. The events are many, including the unfortunate death of a Portuguese seaman at the hands of the 18-pounder, the haunting of the Bride, the fortuitous capture of the two "lovers" in mid-ocean, the duel on the quarterdeck, the wreck of the Bride on the volcanic island that wasn''t supposed to be there, and, best of all, the fossilized galleon on the crest of the island that can only be inhabited by the castaways after the water is drained out of her.

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William Clark Russell was born in New York City to a family with literary and theatrical connections; his father, Henry Russell, was a well-known composer, and his mother, Isabella Lloyd, was an actress. Despite being born in the United States, His experiences at sea greatly influenced his later writing. He spent about eight years at sea, during which he encountered the harsh realities of maritime life, including long voyages, dangerous weather, and the rigors of shipboard existence. These firsthand experiences provided him with a wealth of material for his novels. After leaving the sea due to health issues, Russell turned to writing. His debut as a novelist was marked by ""The Wreck of the Grosvenor"" (1877), which became immensely popular and established him as a leading writer of sea stories. Russell's writing is characterized by its vivid and realistic portrayal of nautical life.His works influenced later writers and continue to be appreciated for their storytelling and historical value. Russell suffered from health problems throughout his life, partly due to the hardships he endured during his time at sea. He spent his later years in England, where he continued to write until his death in Bath in 1911. In summary, William Clark Russell remains a seminal figure in maritime literature, known for his gripping sea stories that draw from his rich personal experiences as a sailor. His legacy endures through his vivid, adventurous, and often harrowing tales of life at sea.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 484
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. April 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783968650975
• Artikelnr.: 59333212