In Great Waters: Four Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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In Great Waters: Four Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone) (1849–1913).
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"In Great Waters: Four Stories" by Thomas A. Janvier is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories are set against vivid maritime backdrops, exploring themes of love, loss, and the human spirit's struggle against nature. The opening story, "The Wrath of the Zuyder Zee," introduces Old Jaap Visser, a troubled man grappling with the haunting memories of a tragic storm that claimed his family, which sets the stage for a tale steeped in folklore and the consequences of a man's curse. The opening of the narrative paints a portrait of Marken, where Old Jaap is regarded with a mix of fear and pity by the locals due to his perceived madness stemming from a past tragedy. As fishermen live their lives, Jaap's dark and melancholic nature comes into focus, especially when his son-in-law, Krelis Kess, provokes him. In a moment of rage, Jaap curses Krelis, foretelling dire consequences. The tension builds as the local belief in Jaap's curse takes shape, leading to the exploration of themes related to fate and the wrath of nature, all of which interweaves a compelling tale of human emotion alongside the majestic and terrifying sea.
Book and edition facts
- Title: In Great Waters: Four Stories
- Author credits: Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone) (1849–1913)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American fiction
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Sea stories, American
- Short stories, American
- Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
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- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Short Stories
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