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_aCharles, Elizabeth Rundle, _d1828-1896 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe black ship: with other allegories and parables |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-11-10 | ||
| 520 | _a"The Black Ship: With Other Allegories and Parables" by Elizabeth Rundle Charles is a collection of allegorical tales likely written in the mid-19th century. The prominent narrative centers around two children, Hope and May, who live in a picturesque but isolated island environment and engage in imaginative adventures while facing the shadow of a mysterious threat—the titular Black Ship. Through a blend of innocence, childhood wonder, and eventual confrontation with deeper fears and truths, the tales seem aimed at exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for understanding in a complex world. The opening of the book introduces Hope and May, who are depicted as inseparable siblings living under the care of their tender yet fearful mother. Their idyllic life takes a dark turn when their mother reveals the eerie burden of the Black Ship that periodically appears to kidnap residents from their island without a trace. As the children grapple with this horrifying reality, they explore their hopes of climbing the mountains surrounding their home to discover what lies beyond, all while trying to comprehend their mother’s fears surrounding the sea. This emotional and suspenseful start sets the stage for a reflection on the nature of mystery, loss, and the profound bond of family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cLondon: J. Nisbet & Co., 1861 |
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| 653 | _aSunday school literature | ||
| 653 | _aAllegories -- Juvenile literature | ||
| 653 | _aParables -- Juvenile literature | ||
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