Ships That Pass in the Night - Beatrice Harraden - Bog

Ships That Pass in the Night is a novel written by Beatrice Harraden, first published in 1905. The story revolves around two strangers, Helen and Hugh, who meet on a ship traveling from England to America. Both of them are facing personal challenges and are seeking solace in the voyage. They strike up a conversation and quickly form a deep connection, sharing their life stories and experiences.Helen is a young woman who is suffering from a terminal illness and has decided to spend her remaining days traveling the world. Hugh is a successful businessman who is struggling with the guilt of abandoning his wife and child for his career. As they spend time together, they realize that they have a profound impact on each other's lives, and their brief encounter becomes a turning point in their personal journeys.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the fleeting nature of life. Through the characters of Helen and Hugh, the author highlights the importance of living in the present and cherishing every moment, as life is unpredictable and can change in an instant.Ships That Pass in the Night is a timeless classic that has been widely acclaimed for its emotional depth and literary quality. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking and heartwarming stories about the human experience.1894. Arguably one of the best-known Suffragette writers, Beatrice Harraden was a popular novelist who was heavily involved in the Suffragette tax resistance campaign. Her best-selling sentimental romance, Ships that Pass in the Night tells of a doomed love-affair between two patients in a tuberculosis sanitarium. This story caught the public's imagination, and the title became a byword for a fleeting or doomed love affair. The title was inspired by lines in Longfellow's Tales of a Wayside Inn, Third Evening, Theologian's Second Tale (Elizabeth), Fourth Part.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.