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Exploring the life of a celebrated naval Admiral, this book delves into the historical context that inspired C.S. Forester's fictional hero, Horatio Hornblower. It examines the speculation surrounding the real-life figures who may have influenced Hornblower's character, ultimately revealing that he is likely a composite of several officers. This engaging account offers insights into the naval world of the time, blending biography with literary analysis to enrich the reader's understanding of both Hornblower and the era he represents.
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The Real Hornblower: The Life and Times of Admiral Sir James Gordon, Bryan Perrett
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- Rok vydání
- 2014
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- Titul
- The Real Hornblower: The Life and Times of Admiral Sir James Gordon
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Bryan Perrett
- Vydavatel
- Skyhorse Publishing
- Rok vydání
- 2014
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 168
- ISBN13
- 9781629146850
- Kategorie
- Životopisy a myšlenky
- Anotace
- Exploring the life of a celebrated naval Admiral, this book delves into the historical context that inspired C.S. Forester's fictional hero, Horatio Hornblower. It examines the speculation surrounding the real-life figures who may have influenced Hornblower's character, ultimately revealing that he is likely a composite of several officers. This engaging account offers insights into the naval world of the time, blending biography with literary analysis to enrich the reader's understanding of both Hornblower and the era he represents.