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100 1 _aHoward, Robert E.
_q(Robert Ervin),
_d1906-1936
245 1 0 _aSea curse
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aFaring Town
490 1 _aProduced from Weird Tales, May 1928.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-13
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"Sea Curse" by Robert E. Howard is a short story written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. The tale is situated in a coastal village and revolves around themes of revenge, supernatural curses, and the darker aspects of human nature. Through its vivid portrayal of characters and settings, it delves into the lives of sailors and the impact of their actions on others, particularly through the lens of folklore and the supernatural. The story follows the grim tale of John Kulrek, a brutish sailor who mistreats the innocent girl of Moll Farrell, a woman rumored to be a witch. After Kulrek and his crony, Lie-lip Canool, return from sea, they encounter Moll, who curses Kulrek for the death of her niece. As ominous events unfold, including a ghostly galley crewed by skeletons, the narrative builds toward a chilling climax. The tale concludes with the return of Kulrek's corpse to the shore, revealing the grim consequences of his actions and ultimately fulfilling Moll's curse, as she relishes her vengeance on him. The story intertwines elements of horror with the social and moral ramifications of Kulrek's disrespect for life and the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Weird Tales, 1928
653 _aShort stories
653 _aHorror tales
830 0 _aFaring Town
830 0 _aProduced from Weird Tales, May 1928.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72707
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