The Cornish Fishermen's Watch-Night, and Other Stories by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The Cornish Fishermen's Watch-Night, and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The Cornish fishermen's watch-night -- The book that brought bags of gold -- The man that everything went against -- About scolding -- The fool and the baron -- The tailor's speech -- Not a bit afraid -- Told at a tunnel's mouth -- Harvest home. |
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| Summary | "The Cornish Fishermen's Watch-Night, and Other Stories" by Anonymous is a collection of moral and religious tales likely written in the late 19th century. It revolves around the lives of the fishermen in the Cornish village of Penwhinnock, focusing on themes of sin, redemption, and the impact of faith. The opening story introduces Mr. Ernest Boyce, a dedicated minister who encounters the rough and lawless fishermen, exploring the tension between their illicit activities and his attempts to guide them towards a more virtuous life. The opening of the narrative sets a dark and stormy scene on New Year's Eve, describing the fishermen’s grim anticipation of shipwrecks amidst the gale. As tensions brew, it highlights the minister's resolve to gather the villagers for a Watch-night service, despite feeling their intentions may not be pure. Mr. Boyce is observant and determined, perceiving that the men may attempt to engage in wrecking once safely out of his view. The atmosphere fills with a sense of impending moral confrontation as he locks the door during the service, leading to a vivid portrayal of inner conflict among the villagers, and the eventual recognition of their desperate need for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christian life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42568 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 41 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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