The Wreck of the Golden Mary
1856
The Wreck of the Golden Mary, published in 1856 by Charles Dickens, is a novella set during the Victorian era that tells the story of a shipwreck. Narrated by Captain William George Ravender, it recounts the harrowing experiences of the crew and passengers aboard the Golden Mary as they face a catastrophic collision with an iceberg. The narrative explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and human resilience in the face of nature's overwhelming forces, showcasing the varied reactions of characters as they confront despair and struggle for survival.
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“It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject. Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.””
— Charles Dickens
“Sono sempre stato dell'idea che colui che conosce un solo argomento, sia maledettamente simile a colui che non sa nulla di nulla””
— Charles Dickens
“With those words I laid my rough face softly on the placid little forehead, and buried the Golden Lucy in the grave of the Golden Mary.””
— Charles Dickens
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