Alone on a Wide Wide Sea, Vol. 2 (of 3): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Alone on a Wide Wide Sea, Vol. 2 (of 3) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Russell, William Clark (1844–1911).
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"Alone on a Wide Wide Sea, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by William Clark Russell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story continues to explore themes of identity and memory through the experiences of a female protagonist who has lost her recollection of the past. As she travels on the "Deal Castle", she grapples with her mysterious past while encountering various characters who offer glimpses of kindness and complexity. The opening portion introduces us to the protagonist as she stands alone on the deck of the ship, feeling a profound sense of loneliness and confusion. Having survived an ordeal aboard a French brig, she has lost her memory and struggles to understand who she is and where her home may be. In the interactions with the ship's crew and fellow passengers, particularly with the officer Mr. Harris and a young woman named Alice Lee, we see her desire to reclaim her identity and the fragments of memory that may return through compassion and connection. Thoughts of her lost past linger heavily over her as she begins to form bonds that hint at hope and healing in her journey.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Alone on a Wide Wide Sea, Vol. 2 (of 3)
- Author credits: Russell, William Clark (1844–1911)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English fiction -- 19th century
- Sea stories
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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