O'Brian, Patrick
The Wine-dark Sea
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006499312
- author:
- O'Brian, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 2.03 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Wine-dark Sea is a gripping adventure novel that follows the pursuit of a heavy American privateer through the Great South Sea. The ocean's unusual color, reminiscent of Homer's famous description, foreshadows a spectacular submarine volcanic eruption that will create a new island overnight. As the story unfolds, the ship's crew, including the narrator, finds themselves in a desperate open-boat journey and a breathtaking chase through storm seas and icebergs south of Cape Horn. The author's masterful narrative weaves together elements of excitement, precision of language, humor, and erudition, making this a compelling read for those who enjoy historical fiction and sea stories. Patrick O'Brian's writing has been praised for its unique blend of storytelling and literary merit, with echoes of writers such as Joseph Conrad, Herman Melville, and Jane Austen. This 40th UK edition of The Wine-dark Sea is a great opportunity for readers to experience the author's brilliant storytelling and discover fresh delights and deeper resonances in rereading his novels.
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