The Mirror of the Sea - Joseph Conrad - F. Mosley - Folio Society

Description: The Mirror of the Sea and a Personal Record by Joseph Conrad. Introduction by Giles Foden. 11 illustrations by Francis Mosley. Bound in blue cloth titled in silver. 311pp. 22.8x16.2cm. When Joseph Conrad was discharged from the clipper Torrens in London during the summer of 1893, his seafaring career was over. He had travelled the world by then, risen in rank from apprentice to captain, survived shipwreck and turbulent seas. But after nineteen years afloat he longed for the land, and wrote to his cousin of the ‘uniform grey of my existence’. Once ashore, however, vivid memories of his past life began to surface. While steam and internal combustion were changing maritime travel forever, Conrad started to reflect on the voyages he had made in the Golden Age of Sail. The Mirror of the Sea is a personal meditation on the sea and its meanings by one of the twentieth century’s most important novelists. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help.All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Surbiton, London.

Price: 33.99 GBP

Location: Surbiton, Surrey

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