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100 1 _aMichelet, Jules,
_d1798-1874
245 1 3 _aEl Mar
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aSpanish translation of ''La Mer'' (1861)
500 _aRelease date is 2008-08-12
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"El Mar" by Jules Michelet is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the profound and multifaceted nature of the sea, examining its physical characteristics, ecological importance, and the emotional responses it elicits in humans. Michelet delves into themes of awe, fear, and reverence, offering a lyrical interpretation of the oceanic world and its mysteries. At the start of the text, the author reflects on the innate fear and respect that the sea evokes in both humans and animals. He describes the impressions of a Dutch sailor who finds the vast ocean intimidating, establishing a narrative that juxtaposes humanity's fragility against the majestic and unyielding power of the sea. Michelet employs vivid imagery to convey how the churning waves, tempestuous winds, and dark depths symbolize both an alluring beauty and a formidable menace, leading to a deep reflection on the relationship between man and the primal forces of nature. Through these observations, the opening portion sets the stage for an exploration of how the sea influences life, geography, and human emotions across time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history
653 _aOcean
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26284
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