The Sea-Witch

Maturin M. Ballou's "The Sea-Witch" is a thrilling maritime adventure steeped in elements of fantasy and gothic horror. Set against the backdrop of the treacherous ocean and its mythic undercurrents, the narrative follows the exploits of a cursed ship and the enigmatic woman at its helm. Ballou's prose juxtaposes vivid descriptions of the tempestuous sea and the psychological complexities of his c...