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_aMaupassant, Guy de, _d1850-1893 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAfloat (Sur l'eau) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afloat_(Maupassant) | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-06-29 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust) | ||
| 520 | _a"Afloat" (Sur l'eau) by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of contemplative writings framed as a diary, crafted in the late 19th century. The work subtly explores the tranquility and beauty of life at sea, particularly along the coasts of the Mediterranean. It serves as a meditative reflection on nature, solitude, and the human condition, as experienced by the narrator, who is sailing aboard a yacht named "Bel-Ami". The opening of "Afloat" introduces the reader to the narrator's journey as he sets sail on a calm morning, guided by his sailors, Bernard and Raymond. The serene atmosphere evokes a poetic sense of freedom, with vivid descriptions of both the enchanting seascape and the underlying tensions of navigating the elements. As they sail, the narrator's introspection leads him to contemplate the simplicity of life at sea against the backdrop of external chaos, exploring the characters of his companions and hinting at deeper philosophical musings about existence and human nature. This initial glimpse sets the tone for a narrative that balances appreciating the present with a longing for broader understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aRiviera (France) -- Description and travel | ||
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_aRiou, Edouard, _d1833-1900 |
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| 700 | 1 | _aEnsor, Laura | |
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