The Offshore Pirate (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169196155)

The Offshore Pirate is a short story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author of The Great Gatsby. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the protagonist, a young woman named Ardita Farnam, who is on a yacht trip with her aunt and uncle. Ardita is a rebellious and adventurous young woman who is bored with her privileged life and seeks excitement and adventure.During the yacht trip, the group is attacked by pirates, and Ardita is taken captive by the charming and handsome pirate captain, who goes by the name of ""The Shark"". Despite her initial fear, Ardita is intrigued by The Shark and his way of life, and she finds herself falling for him.As the story progresses, Ardita and The Shark engage in a battle of wits and wills, with Ardita trying to convince The Shark to release her and The Shark trying to win her over. The story is full of twists and turns, and the ending is both surprising and satisfying.The Offshore Pirate is a classic tale of adventure and romance, with themes of rebellion, freedom, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. Fitzgerald's writing is witty and engaging, and the characters are well-drawn and memorable. The story is a must-read for fans of Fitzgerald's work and anyone who enjoys a good adventure tale with a touch of romance.From time to time there was the bright flare of a match as one of them lighted a cigarette, but except for the low undertone of the throbbing engines and the even wash of the waves about the stern the yacht was quiet as a dream boat star-bound through the heavens. Round them flowed the smell of the night sea, bringing with it an infinite languor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
ISBN-10: 1169196152
ISBN-13: 9781169196155
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 42
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d