Beginning his epic "Passage to Juneau," Jonathan Raban dryly speaks of young land-lubbers, wannabee sailors, knowing nothing of the sea but having read their C.S. Forester.
Those wannabees have an advantage over me. I had no idea until tonight who indeed C.S. Forester was.
The man was a twentieth-century literary colossus, author of The African Queen -- which movie buffs remember became a film starring Bogart and (Katherine) Hepburn; and also of the Horatio Hornblower naval hero series.
According to Wikipedia, Ernest Hemingway is quoted as saying, "I recommend Forester to everyone literate I know," and Winston Churchill stated, "I find Hornblower admirable."
Guess I need to make some room on my bookshelf.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Who in the world is C.S. Forester?
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2 comments:
Always leave room on the bookshelf for another tome!
It was so great to have you visit with me ECD! Thanks for popping over for a look :-)
i am busier than ever - I am jobless myself - but waiting for a year to pass before looking - it is scary I know! - but I was ill and missed out on so much that I want some time to, not indulge, but to have Time For Myself in a substantial way!
Good luck- and my thoughts will be with you as ever!
Thanks, Kat. In a perfect world, I would hear back today from the place to which I have applied, have an interview this week before this job ends so I do not have to say I have been let go, tell them I will give my current employment two weeks notice -- and then have two weeks for the first real vacation that my Beloved and I have had in almost six years.
Rarely do all the pieces of life's puzzle slide together so easily.
I am glad that You are taking some well-deserved time for You.
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