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Weaving together fragments of artists’ stories across time and place, Philip Hoare embarks on a Sebaldian exploration of the enduring legacy of William Blake. A poet, painter and printmaker who was unappreciated and considered mad in his own time, Blake was eventually lauded as a key pillar of the Romantic movement. His posthumous influence reverberates endlessly, from the films of Derek Jarman to our ongoing fear of technological advancement.

From Vanessa Bell's Studland Beach, one of the first modernist paintings in Britain, to Paul Nash's work bearing the scars of his experience in the trenches and Martin Parr's photographs of seaside resorts in the 1980s that tackle ideas of class and deprivation, Looking to Sea embraces ideas from modernism and the sublime, the impact of the world wars and colonialism, to issues crucial to our world today like the environment and nationhood. Looking to Sea is an astonishingly perceptive portrait of the twentieth century.

This enthralling podcast recounts the daring voyage to the South Sea undertaken by His Majestys ship, The Bounty. Commanded by Lieutenant William Bligh, the ships mission was to transport the Bread-fruit tree to the West Indies. Experience the gripping tale of the mutiny aboard The Bounty and the crews subsequent voyage from Tofoa, one of the Friendly Islands, to Timor, a Dutch settlement in the East Indies.

The Sea-Wolf is a powerful tale of survival, philosophy, and the brutal force of nature. When literary critic Humphrey van Weyden is shipwrecked and rescued by the ruthless Captain Wolf Larsen, he is forced to endure the cruel realities of life at sea. A psychological battle unfolds between intellect and brute strength in this gripping masterpiece by Jack London.

For the Freedom of the Seas is a gripping WWI-era naval adventure following Nelson Troy, a young man determined to fight against the German U-boats. With his maritime upbringing and unyielding courage, he finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime, proving his worth on the high seas. A thrilling historical tale of bravery and warfare.

Years later, the Camp Fire Girls find themselves across the seas, shaped by time but still guided by their shared past. This volume explores transformation, distance, and enduring friendships. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Tom Swift unveils an aerial warship with terrifying potential, facing sabotage and international intrigue. A mix of high-flying action and inventive genius.

The book is dedicated to the island of Guernsey, where Victor Hugo spent 15 years in exile. Hugo uses the setting of a small island community to convert seemingly mundane events into drama of the highest caliber. Set just after the Napoleonic Wars, Toilers of the Sea deals with the impact of the Industrial Revolution upon the island. The story concerns a Guernseyman named Gilliatt, a social outcast who falls in love with Deruchette, the niece of a local shipowner, Mess Lethierry. When Lethierry's ship is wrecked on a perilous reef, Deruchette promises to marry whoever can salvage the ship's ...

The Sea Hound is an American radio adventure series that ran from June 29, 1942, to August 7, 1951. It began on the Blue Network June 29, 1942 – September 22, 1944, as a 15-minute serial for young audiences, featuring Ken Daigneau as Captain Silver of the ship The Sea Hound. In 1946–47 it aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System. The program expanded to 30 minutes on ABC radio June 21–September 2, 1948, alternating with Sky King. It last aired June 26–August 7, 1951, on ABC.Between 1942 and 1944 the series was produced with Nelson A. Rockefeller's Office of the Coordinator of ...

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Grand tidings and welcome to Beyond the Seas!Here, on this podcast, we explore all the fascinating realms of mythology and folklore, along with the modern-day practice of The Old Ways--to understand how working with the past and present leads us to a more fulfilling future.Stories are so vastly important to me--listen weekly for a new original, short-form tale that introduces each topic. Recipes, blends, practices, and ceremonies meet with the surviving tales from around the world and its cultures to create both an educational and relaxing, practical experience.As always, grab your favorite ...

Join us for the adventure of William Harris, a true story of a journey across the globe by one of the founding fathers of the world’s smallest republic.

This series is my chance to share some of my favorite stories, poetry, plays, music, and true-life adventures inspired by the sea. Along the way we’ll hear about and on occasion meet with some of the gifted artists and courageous individuals who brought those works to life.

In Jules Verne’s classic adventure, Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and harpooner Ned Land are captured aboard the submarine Nautilus, commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo. They embark on an underwater journey exploring vibrant marine life, ancient shipwrecks, and hidden dangers. Nemo’s secret past and defiant isolation challenge conventional society and ignite the explorers’ wonder. Summary by Lina

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Love on the High Seas is book 2 of On the High Seas series. We meet Captain Joseph Webb of the Caribbean Cruise Liner the Majestic Star, who then meets Chance Whitaker, a passenger and best friend to Joeys best friend. Follow along on the journey to love and murder.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-on-the-high-seas--5672553/support.

While the central figures in each of the three stories in this collection are sailing captains, the main action in two of them takes place on land, albeit in sight of the sea. In "A Smile of Fortune", a naive young sea captain falls into grave moral peril when he locks horns with a wily ship chandler in Mauritius. In "The Secret Sharer", a newly appointed sea captain is confronted with an altogether different kind of challenge when he attempts to haul in a rope ladder over his ship's side one evening and finds it much heavier than usual. In "Freya of the Seven Isles", Jasper Allen, the captain...

The year is 1814, and Elena's life is about to change forever.When Elena learns from her father that her past has been a lie, her entire life is uprooted all in one night. Along with a trunk of her mother's belongings, she is dropped off the next day at the pier to begin a voyage to her new home and her arranged marriage. While aboard the ship, she befriends Captain Jeremiah and his wife, Lucia, all while avoiding the condescending eyes of the first mate, Silas.One night, after their ship runs aground in a storm, Silas is left to watch over Lucia and Elena on a tropical island, while the ...