Captains Courageous
“Captains Courageous” by Rudyard Kipling, published by 1st World Library in 2006, presents a narrative set against the backdrop of the North Atlantic. The story begins with a scene in a smoking-room where characters discuss a young boy, Cheyne, who is perceived as a nuisance aboard a liner. The dialogue reveals insights into his upbringing and the challenges he faces as he navigates his privileged yet troubled life.
Readers will find a focus on themes of interpersonal relations and self-perception, particularly as they relate to teenage boys and their experiences. The narrative explores the dynamics of wealth and the expectations placed on children of the rich, while also delving into the world of fishers. This edition, written in English, invites readers to engage with Kipling’s exploration of character and society through a lens of fiction that reflects on the complexities of youth and identity.
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From the book:The weather door of the smoking-room had been left open to the North Atlantic fog, as the big liner rolled and lifted, whistling to warn the fishing-fleet. “That Cheyne boy’s the biggest nuisance aboard,” said a man in a frieze overcoat, shutting the door with a bang. “He isn’t wanted here. He’s too fresh.” A white-haired German reached for a sandwich, and grunted between bites: “I know der breed. Ameriga is full of dot kind. I deli you you should imbort ropes’ ends free under your dariff.” “Pshaw! There isn’t any real harm to him. He’s more to be pitied than anything,” a man from New York drawled, as he lay at full length along the cushions under the wet skylight. “They’ve dragged him around from hotel to hotel ever since he was a kid. I was talking to his mother this morning. She’s a lovely lady, but she don’t pretend to manage him. He’s going to Europe to finish his education.”
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