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The narrative captures the author's transformative experience as a lighthouse keeper in 1973, revealing the stark contrast between his romantic expectations and the reality of the job's responsibilities. Through his encounters with seasoned keepers, Hill delves into the essential role of the lighthouse in maritime safety and the deep connections formed in isolation. Infused with cultural references and personal reflections, the memoir celebrates the beauty of solitude, the sea, and the unexpected friendships that arise from shared experiences.
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Stargazing: Memoirs of a Young Lighthouse Keeper, Peter Hill
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- Rok vydání
- 2005
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- Titul
- Stargazing: Memoirs of a Young Lighthouse Keeper
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Peter Hill
- Vydavatel
- Canongate Us
- Rok vydání
- 2005
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 275
- ISBN13
- 9781841956510
- Kategorie
- Dějiny / Historie, Životopisy a myšlenky
- Anotace
- The narrative captures the author's transformative experience as a lighthouse keeper in 1973, revealing the stark contrast between his romantic expectations and the reality of the job's responsibilities. Through his encounters with seasoned keepers, Hill delves into the essential role of the lighthouse in maritime safety and the deep connections formed in isolation. Infused with cultural references and personal reflections, the memoir celebrates the beauty of solitude, the sea, and the unexpected friendships that arise from shared experiences.