Alone on a Wide Wide Sea, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Alone on a Wide Wide Sea, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by William Clark Russell is a novel written in the late 19th century. This tale takes place aboard a ship traversing the ocean, focusing on the interactions and conflicting emotions of its passengers, particularly the main character who is recovering from amnesia and contending with deep feelings of loneliness and despair, as well as the impending loss of a young woman named Alice Lee. The opening of this final volume reveals the emotional turmoil of the protagonist as she navigates complex relationships on the ship. After a conversation with Alice regarding her worsening health, the protagonist observes subtle changes in the dynamics among the passengers, particularly with Mr. Harris who has recently proposed marriage to her. Despite the underlying kindness of this offer, the protagonist feels revulsion, which she cannot fully comprehend, hinting at deeper, undisclosed aspects of her past that may be influencing her feelings. The narrative intricately conveys the tension and sadness experienced aboard the ship, especially as Alice's condition deteriorates, pushing the main character into a profound reflection about friendship, identity, and the implications of love amidst the harsh realities of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-10-06