Captain Hornblower

The saga about the officer of the Royal Fleet of Great Britain Horacio Hornblaueer, a glorious and difficult path from a simple midshipman to the Lord and Admiral, is a unique phenomenon in world historical adventurous literature. A millions of admirers, endless circulations, truly world recognition, which took the writer into the classics of the genre, film and television version with the participation of such famous actors as Gregory Pek, Christopher Lee and other stars of world cinema.
The author of the saga, Cecil Scott Forester, spoke about his hero: “He gave me countless friends around the world. Customs officers read my surname and miss my luggage, without inspecting. He brought me to the admirals and princesses, and I am grateful to him, honestly, although I think often that it would be better not to do this. ” Not every writer was so lucky with the character.
The Saga about Horacio Hornblaueer left a noticeable literary trace. Bernard’s book series Cornwell about the arrow of Sharpe was created under the influence of Forester. Patrick O’Brien, starting from the books of the famous saga, wrote a multi -volume epic about Captain Obri. Even Harry Harrison sprinkled the good image of the hero of the Forester in one of his stories (“Captain Gonario Harplair”).
In this book, the Hornblauer Marine Odyssey was continued, here he is already a captain, tempered and battered in battles, but not leaving the young enthusiasm with whom he came to the Royal Fleet