I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales by Arthur Quiller-Couch

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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
Summary "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.)
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
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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