by Conan Doyle · Cluster: Adventure Fiction · Empire and Imperialism · Peril and Survival
Abstract
A collection of swashbuckling sea tales centered on the sadistic pirate Captain Sharkey, who repeatedly outwits captains, governors, and avengers sent against him through disguise and cold cunning, alongside further stand-alone stories of blue-water adventure and mystery.
Connections
Forms & Genres: Adventure Fiction, Short Story Themes & Concepts: Revenge, Crime and Punishment, Deception, Greed and Money, Fate and Free Will, Economics Motifs: Sea, Ship, Swords and Weapons, Money and Gold, Sea and Voyage Settings: Island, Ship Characters: Captain Sharkey Archetypes: Villain, Trickster, Avenger