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Discover the gripping maritime journey in 'To The Ends of the Earth: A Sea Trilogy - Book One,' authored by Nobel Prize-winning writer William Golding. This enthralling novel transports readers to the early nineteenth century, where Edmund Talbot embarks on a tumultuous voyage to Australia aboard a dilapidated warship. Set against the backdrop of the vast and treacherous ocean, Talbot's journal vividly captures the escalating tensions among officers, sailors, soldiers, and emigrants crammed into the ship's dark and suffocating confines. The narrative delves into themes of shame, survival, and the relentless human spirit amidst despair, portraying how the hellish experiences at sea can unveil the darkest corners of human nature. Golding's exceptional narrative weaves emotional depth and raw honesty, making this book a profound exploration of life on the high seas. Recognized for its rich and complex storytelling, this literary masterpiece not only depicts the fury and mystery of maritime life but also examines the intricate interplay of fear, courage, and humanity. Helps elevate your literary collection, making it an ideal read for lovers of classic literature, maritime adventures, and historical fiction. Discover why critics acclaim Golding’s work for its necessary and urgent prose. Perfect for avid readers seeking a unique literary experience, 'To The Ends of the Earth' promises to be a thrilling addition to your bookshelf. Available for immediate shipping; this BRAND NEW copy is published by Faber and is ready to be cherished by enthusiastic readers everywhere.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571371648
Year: 2022
Publisher: Faber
Description:
I grow a little crazy, I think, like all men at sea who live too close to each other and too close thereby to all that is monstrous under the sun and moon . . .
Edmund Talbot is sailing to Australia in the early nineteenth century. In his journal, he records mounting tensions aboard the ancient, stinking warship, as officers, sailors, soldiers and emigrants jostle in the cramped darkness below decks. But when something happens to Reverend Colley that brings him into a 'hell of self-degradation', it seems that shame is a force deadlier than the sea itself . . .
'It is the emotional veracity of life at sea that powers Golding's exceptional writing ... The fury, mystery and challenge.' - Kate Mosse
'A master at the full stretch of his age and wisdom - necessary, provoking, urgent, rich, complex and rare.' The Times
To The Ends of the Earth: A Sea Trilogy - Book One
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571371648
Year: 2022
Publisher: Faber
Description:
I grow a little crazy, I think, like all men at sea who live too close to each other and too close thereby to all that is monstrous under the sun and moon . . .
Edmund Talbot is sailing to Australia in the early nineteenth century. In his journal, he records mounting tensions aboard the ancient, stinking warship, as officers, sailors, soldiers and emigrants jostle in the cramped darkness below decks. But when something happens to Reverend Colley that brings him into a 'hell of self-degradation', it seems that shame is a force deadlier than the sea itself . . .
'It is the emotional veracity of life at sea that powers Golding's exceptional writing ... The fury, mystery and challenge.' - Kate Mosse
'A master at the full stretch of his age and wisdom - necessary, provoking, urgent, rich, complex and rare.' The Times
To The Ends of the Earth: A Sea Trilogy - Book One