The mirror of the sea
About this book
The Mirror of the Sea is a collection of autobiographical essays first published in various magazines 1904-6 (Summary by Wikipedia). Conrad early in his life earned his bread as a Master Mariner in sailing ships. In his Author's Note to this work, Conrad states,"Beyond the line of the sea horizon the world for me did not exist .Within these pages I make a full confession not of my sins but of my emotions. It is the best tribute my piety can offer to the ultimate shapers of my character, convictions, and, in a sense, destiny---to the imperishable sea, to the ships that are no more, and to the simple men who have had their day."
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 105 readers · 175 pages · ≈ 3 h 14 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The mirror of the sea?
About ≈ 3 h 14 m — 175 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The mirror of the sea?
175 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The mirror of the sea?
It sits on the Travel, Biography & Memoir, Fiction shelves.
Is The mirror of the sea in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The mirror of the sea?
The main characters include Joseph Conrad (1857-1924).
Where does The mirror of the sea take place?
It takes place in 20th century.
Who wrote The mirror of the sea?
Joseph Conrad.
Where can I read The mirror of the sea online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library