The Offshore Pirate is a short story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, an American author known for his iconic works in the literary world. The book tells the story of a young woman named Ardita Farnam, who is the spoiled granddaughter of a wealthy businessman. Ardita is on a yacht trip with her aunt when they are captured by a group of pirates led by a handsome and charismatic young man named Captain Flint.Despite her initial resistance, Ardita soon finds herself drawn to Captain Flint and the exciting life of a pirate. As ...
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The Offshore Pirate is a short story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, an American author known for his iconic works in the literary world. The book tells the story of a young woman named Ardita Farnam, who is the spoiled granddaughter of a wealthy businessman. Ardita is on a yacht trip with her aunt when they are captured by a group of pirates led by a handsome and charismatic young man named Captain Flint.Despite her initial resistance, Ardita soon finds herself drawn to Captain Flint and the exciting life of a pirate. As she navigates the dangers and thrills of life on the high seas, Ardita also grapples with her own desires and the expectations of her privileged upbringing. The Offshore Pirate is a tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery that showcases Fitzgerald's signature style and wit.First published in 1920, The Offshore Pirate remains a beloved classic of American literature and a testament to Fitzgerald's enduring legacy as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.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.
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