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Mirror of the Sea (Version 2)

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Mirror of the Sea is an enthralling collection of maritime essays by Joseph Conrad that offers a glimpse into the author's profound understanding and appreciation for the sea. With lyrical prose and vivid descriptions, Conrad explores the allure and mystery of the ocean, drawing readers into a world of adventure and danger.

Throughout the book, Conrad reflects on his own experiences as a sailor, painting a vivid picture of life at sea and the challenges faced by seafarers. His love for the sea shines through in every word, capturing the beauty and power of the ocean in all its glory.

The essays in Mirror of the Sea are timeless and captivating, offering a unique perspective on the maritime world and the human experience. Conrad's insights are both profound and poetic, making this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of the sea and the thrill of exploration.

Overall, Mirror of the Sea is a masterpiece of nautical literature that will enchant and inspire readers for generations to come. Joseph Conrad's passion for the sea is palpable in every page, making this collection a true treasure for lovers of the ocean and adventure.

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"Here speaks the man of masts and sails, to whom the sea is not a navigable element, but an intimate companion. The length of passages, the growing sense of solitude, the close dependence upon the very forces that, friendly to-day, without changing their nature, by the mere putting forth of their might, become dangerous to-morrow, make for that sense of fellowship which modern seamen, good men as they are, cannot hope to know." In this volume of essays, more than in any other single work, we get to see clearly just what Joseph Conrad's years working on sail-powered ships meant to him — and they certainly meant a great deal to him, for all Conrad's subsequent fretting that he might be typed as "only" a writer of the sea. This collection is particularly renowned for the lengthy episode titled "The Tremolino", where Conrad gives us, in the character of the real-world Dominic, the model of his fictional Nostromo, as well as an account of personalities and gun-running activities he would later depict in "The Arrow of Gold".


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