Admiral Hornblower. The Last Encounter
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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. The 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 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 brought 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 Horazio Hornblaure 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 a kindly image of the hero of the Forester in one of his stories (“Captain Gonario Harplair”) The book completes the narrative about the marine exploits of Horazio Hornblaue - a person who, according to Winston Churchill, “causes a great and harsh image of the royal fleet from the past in the era of his glory.”
Author:
Author:Forester S.S.
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Calendars, Holidays & Souvenirs
- Category:Fiction
- Category:Sports & Outdoors
- Category:Poetry & Literature
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:12+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-389-21185-8
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