| Author |
Middleton, Richard, 1882-1911 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947 |
| Title |
The Ghost Ship
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The ghost-ship -- A drama of youth -- The new boy -- On the Brighton Road -- A tragedy in little -- Shepherd's boy -- The passing of Edward-- The story of a book -- The bird in the garden -- Children of the moon -- The coffin merchant -- The soul of a policeman -- The conjurer -- The poet's allegory -- And who shall say? -- The biography of a superman -- Blue blood -- Fate and the artist -- The great man -- A wet day.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tom Harris
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| Summary |
"The Ghost Ship" by Richard Middleton is a collection of fantasy stories written during the early 20th century, showcasing a blend of whimsy and dark humor. The titular tale follows the quaint and supernatural happenings in the village of Fairfield, where ghostly figures integrate into the everyday lives of the living, particularly focusing on Captain Bartholomew Roberts and his mysterious ghost ship. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to Fairfield, a seemingly mundane village marked by its unusual acceptance of the supernatural. As a great storm blows a ghost ship into a farmer's turnip field, its inhabitants react with a mix of curiosity and apathy towards their startling visitor. The lively Captain Roberts brings chaos and buoyancy to the village, resulting in a series of humorous and enchanting encounters with the local ghosts and residents, particularly highlighting how the spirits adapt to modern life with a charming sense of absurdity. The opening sets a whimsical tone for the stories, establishing a unique lens through which the reader experiences the interplay between the living and the spectral. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Horror tales
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| Subject |
Ghost stories
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| Subject |
Manners and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11045 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 12, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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