The Mirror of the Sea

by Joseph Conrad

Overview

"The Mirror of the Sea: Memories and Impressions" by Joseph Conrad is a captivating collection of essays and reflections on seafaring life. More than a simple memoir, Conrad weaves together vivid memories of his time sailing the seas, exploring the profound relationship between humanity and the ocean. This book offers a unique window into the maritime world of ships, sailing, and the challenges faced by those who dared to navigate the open water. Conrad's keen observations and philosophical insights transform personal anecdotes into timeless meditations on nature, experience, and the enduring allure of the sea. A classic work of travel writing and personal reflection, "The Mirror of the Sea" provides a rich and evocative portrait of a bygone era, capturing the spirit of adventure and the profound beauty of the maritime world.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781022969261
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

Joseph Conrad was a Polish novelist who lived most of his life in Britain and didn't learn English until age 21. The young Conrad lived an adventurous life involving gunrunning and political conspiracy, and apparently had a disastrous love affair that plunged him into despair. He served 16 years in the merchant navy.In 1894, at age 36, Conrad reluctantly gave up the sea, partly because of poor health and partly because he had decided on a literary career.

Date of Birth:

December 3, 1857

Date of Death:

August 3, 1924

Place of Birth:

Berdiczew, Podolia, Russia

Place of Death:

Bishopsbourne, Kent, England

Education:

Tutored in Switzerland. Self-taught in classical literature. Attended maritime school in Marseilles, France

Table of Contents

I. Landfalls and Departures IV. Emblems of Hope VII. The Fine Art X. Cobwebs and Gossamer XIII. The Weight of the Burden XVI. Overdue and Missing XX. The Grip of the Land XXII. The Character of the Foe XXV. Rules of East and West XXX. The Faithful River XXXIII. In Captivity XXXV. Initiation XXXVII. The Nursery of the Craft XL. The Tremolino XLVI. The Heroic Age