The Mirror of the Sea

By Joseph Conrad

Book Overview

The Mirror of the Sea is collection of autobiographical essays first published in various magazines over the course of two years from 1904 through 1906. They were critically acclaimed at the time and continue to be regarded as influential works to this day. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1976541565
• ISBN13: 9781976541568
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Wonderfully fascinating

Joseph Conrad (born Jozef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski - 1857-1924) was a Polish-born English novelist who experienced life in both the French and British navies. He took his rich experiences, and turned them into fascinating, realistic literature about life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when colossal empires bestrode the Earth. This wonderfully fascinating book was first published in 1905 (at least that is what my 1926 edition says), and is NOT a novel. The Mirror of the Sea is a collection of autobiographical essays that were originally published as a series of magazine articles. Each essay is about Joseph Conrad's true love, the sea, covering such subjects as landfalls and departures, the nature of captains and officers, anchors, and so much more. Yes, this book shows Conrad's love of the sea, and is an excellent read, explaining how a ship worked, throughout its career. Indeed, if you are a fan of nautical books, then I must say that you really must read this book - it will give you a true understanding of what the mariners are saying and what they mean. I really enjoyed this book, and do not hesitate to recommend it.