The Ghost Ship & Other Stories
'The Ghost Ship & Other Stories' Summary
The Ghost Ship & Other Stories is a collection of 12 short stories by Richard Middleton, a British poet and short-story writer who died in 1911 at the age of 33. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from the English countryside to the Bermuda Triangle, and they explore a variety of themes, including death, madness, and the supernatural.
The collection is best known for its title story, "The Ghost Ship," which tells the story of a ship that is said to be haunted by the ghost of its former captain. The story is a classic ghost story that has been adapted for film and television several times.
In the story, a group of sailors are sailing through the Bermuda Triangle when they encounter a ghost ship. The ship is eerily silent and its crew is nowhere to be seen. The sailors are terrified and they try to flee, but the ghost ship follows them.
The story is a suspenseful and atmospheric tale that explores the fear of the unknown. It is a classic ghost story that is sure to chill you to the bone.
The other stories in the collection are also well-crafted and atmospheric. They explore themes of madness, murder, and the occult. The stories are sure to keep you up at night.
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Richard Barham Middleton (28 October 1882 – 1 December 1911) was an English poet and author. He is remembered most for his short ghost stories, in particular "The Ghost Ship".Middleton was born in Sta...
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