Afloat (Sur l'eau) by Guy de Maupassant
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"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.)
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| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Riou, Edouard, 1833-1900 |
| Translator | Ensor, Laura, 1840-1920 |
| Title | Afloat (Sur l'eau) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afloat_(Maupassant) |
| Credits | Produced by Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Riviera (France) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49318 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49318-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 668 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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