Project Gutenberg 2024-01-13 Public domain in the USA. 173 Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin) 1906 1936 Howard, Robert Ervin Sea curse $aNew York :$bWeird Tales, $c1928. Faring Town Al Haines "Sea Curse" by Robert E. Howard is a short story written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. The tale is situated in a coastal village and revolves around themes of revenge, supernatural curses, and the darker aspects of human nature. Through its vivid portrayal of characters and settings, it delves into the lives of sailors and the impact of their actions on others, particularly through the lens of folklore and the supernatural. The story follows the grim tale of John Kulrek, a brutish sailor who mistreats the innocent girl of Moll Farrell, a woman rumored to be a witch. After Kulrek and his crony, Lie-lip Canool, return from sea, they encounter Moll, who curses Kulrek for the death of her niece. As ominous events unfold, including a ghostly galley crewed by skeletons, the narrative builds toward a chilling climax. The tale concludes with the return of Kulrek's corpse to the shore, revealing the grim consequences of his actions and ultimately fulfilling Moll's curse, as she relishes her vengeance on him. The story intertwines elements of horror with the social and moral ramifications of Kulrek's disrespect for life and the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240112093036howard 1928 Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Horror tales PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 42532 2025-07-28T15:36:44.236343 text/html 19244 2024-01-13T22:12:03 text/html 35673 2025-07-28T15:36:46.068306 application/epub+zip 34465 2025-07-28T15:36:44.656303 application/epub+zip 34465 2025-07-28T15:36:44.426307 application/epub+zip 54900 2025-07-28T15:36:47.213328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48706 2025-07-28T15:36:45.849273 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 34935 2025-07-28T15:36:44.130334 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15279 2024-01-13T22:12:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15934 2025-07-28T15:36:47.348292 application/rdf+xml 4837 2025-07-28T15:36:44.504283 image/jpeg 1339 2025-07-28T15:36:44.462348 image/jpeg 27917 2025-07-28T15:36:44.243319 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia