The Crew of the Life-boat by Ambrose Bierce
The Crew of the Life-boat by Ambrose Bierce is a short story that follows a group of sailors who are stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. The crew must work together to survive and find a way to escape the island. Throughout the story, Bierce explores themes of leadership, teamwork, and resilience in the face of adversity. The narrative is known for its concise and direct language, which adds to the sense of urgency and danger faced by the characters.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1898 · Genre: Adventure, Short Stories, Historical Fiction · 92 words
First lines
The Gallant Crew at a life-saving station were about to launch their life-
boat for a spin along the coast when they discovered, but a little distance away, a capsized vessel with a dozen men clinging to her keel.
"We are fortunate," said the Gallant Crew, "to have seen that in time.
Our fate might have been the same as theirs."
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The Crew of the Life-boat is listed on Textopian as a fable by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1898 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Short Stories, Historical Fiction, Sea Stories, Suspense
- Length: 92 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
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Genres
- Adventure — The book tells the dramatic story of a lifeboat crew's courage and skill in facing dangerous and challenging circumstances at sea.
- Short Stories — It is part of a collection of short tales by Ambrose Bierce, known for his concise and sharp storytelling.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period, the book interweaves fictional and real events, characteristic of the genre.
- Sea Stories — The plot revolves around maritime life and navigational challenges, a common theme in sea stories.
Tags
adventure · survival · nautical · fiction · short story · tragedy · humanity · morality · ethics · psychology · philosophy · literary