Charles Dickens

The Wreck of the Golden Mary

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Wreck of the Golden Mary" by Charles Dickens is a gripping novella that explores human resilience, moral choices, and the devastating consequences of nature's power, it weaves themes of survival, sacrifice, and personal transformation, all set against the backdrop of a maritime disaster. The novella is narrated by Captain William George Ravender, the captain of the ship. The story unfolds in the form of Ravender's retrospective account, offering a firsthand perspective of the disaster and its aftermath. His narrative captures the harrowing moments leading up to and following the collision, as the crew and passengers must confront the unforgiving sea. The characters aboard the ship include a range of individuals, each responding differently to the disaster. As the novella progresses, Dickens explores themes of redemption, the human capacity for compassion in the face of disaster, and the way individuals are forced to confront their mortality. Ultimately, The Wreck of the Golden Mary serves as a powerful meditation on human frailty, the unpredictability of fate, and the enduring spirit of hope even in the most dire circumstances.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 34
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 58g
• ISBN-13: 9789368097334
• ISBN-10: 936809733X
• Artikelnr.: 73351225

Autorenporträt

Director Neil Bartlett's translations include plays by Molière, Racine, Marivaux, Labiche and von Kleist. Adaptations include A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and Camille. Oberon Books also publishes Solo Voices and Queer Voices, two collections of his monologues, and his plays In Extremis and Or You Could Kiss Me, both of which were first staged at the National Theatre.