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The Blue Peter: Sea comedies

By Morley Roberts

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"The Blue Peter: Sea Comedies" by Morley Roberts is a collection of maritime-themed short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores...

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2022-08-20
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"The Blue Peter: Sea Comedies" by Morley Roberts is a collection of maritime-themed short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and conflicts of various seamen, primarily aboard ships like the steamship "Nemesis", and highlights the challenges and camaraderie found at sea. The main characters include Captain Jordan, a once-ambitious mariner now forced to work under harsh conditions, alongside his crew who share similar struggles and resentments against their employers. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Captain Jordan of the "Nemesis", who grapples with the dreary realities of working for a callous shipping company. As he and his crew prepare for departure, the atmosphere is rife with tension due to salary cuts and the arrival of the company's partners on board, who represent their exploitation. Captain Jordan's bitterness is reinforced by his reflections on past failures and the injustices he and his crew endure, setting the stage for a potential clash of wills once they set sail. The opening sets the tone for a series of comedic yet poignant encounters between the ship's crew and their selfish employers, establishing both the hardships of maritime life and the lighter, humorous aspects of their interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Morley Charles Roberts was an English novelist and short story writer, best known for The Private Life of Henry Maitland.

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