The Foundering of the "Fortuna. "
The Foundering of the "Fortuna" is a novel by Grant Allen that tells the story of a shipwreck and its aftermath. The book follows the survivors as they struggle to stay alive on a deserted island, facing challenges such as hunger, thirst, and exposure to the elements. As tensions rise among the group, they must also confront their own inner demons and come to terms with their past mistakes. Ultimately, the novel explores themes of survival, redemption, and the human capacity for resilience in the face of adversity.
By Grant Allen · First published 1897 · Genre: Adventure, Crime, Thriller · 3 chapters · 7,418 words
First lines
I am going to spin you the yarn of the foundering of the _Fortuna_ exactly as an old lake captain on a Huron steamer once span it for me by Great Manitoulin Island. It is a strange and a weird story; and if I can't give you the dialect in which he told it, you must forgive an English tongue its native accent for the sake of the curious Yankee tale that underlies it.
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The Foundering of the "Fortuna. " is listed on Textopian as a short story by Grant Allen, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Western
- Length: 7,418 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 67 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative revolves around the adventurous and perilous journey of Captain Pierpoint, including elements of exploration and risk.
- Crime — Central to the plot is the criminal activity of theft and deception, as well as the planning and execution of a heist.
- Thriller — The story contains suspenseful and tense moments, particularly involving the plot to rob the bank and the subsequent pursuit.
- Mystery — The narrative includes elements of mystery, such as the disappearance of Captain Pierpoint and the eventual discovery of the truth behind the foundering.
Tags
adventure · shipwreck · mystery · survival · ocean · exploration · seafaring · danger · suspense · disaster · crew · isolation
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III