In Port To-Day

Name: In Port To-Day
Author: Arthur Willis Colton

A collection of short stories that explore the lives of sailors and their experiences while in port. The stories delve into themes of love, loss, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of the sea and the ports where ships come and go.

By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Nautical Fiction · 131 words

First lines

PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES

Now are harboured ships asleep

Beside their shadows,

Home from the wind-winnowed deep

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Work type: Short story
Author: Arthur Willis Colton
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Nautical Fiction
Length: 131 words
Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book explores various historical events and the culture of the specific time period it covers.
Adventure — The protagonist's journey, filled with challenges and exploration, showcases elements of adventure.
Nautical Fiction — The book's setting and plot revolve around marine and sea life, thus fitting into the genre of nautical fiction.