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Title: The Sea (La Mer)
Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Sea" (La Mer) by Jules Michelet is a poetic and philosophical exploration of the ocean, likely written in the mid-19th century. This work melds elements of science and spirituality as it delves into the nature of the sea, presenting it as a powerful and mysterious force of life and death. The narrative reflects on humanity's relationship with the ocean, contemplating its beauty, terror, and the profound lessons it imparts." "The opening of "The Sea" introduces the reader to the awe-inspiring yet fearsome nature of the ocean. Michelet discusses how the first sight of the sea evokes fear, describing it as a barrier between worlds and emphasizing its dark, inscrutable depths. He elaborates on mankind's historical dread of the sea, likening it to a vast creature and depicting various facets of its character—from the gentle caress of waves to the potential destruction of tempests. Through rich imagery and philosophical musings, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the sea's multifaceted existence, hinting at the complex interplay between human emotions and this formidable natural force." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874
EBook No.: 42845
Published: May 30, 2013
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Natural history
Subject: Ocean
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Oceanography
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Sea (La Mer)
Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
from
files made available on The Internet Archive.
Summary: "The Sea" (La Mer) by Jules Michelet is a poetic and philosophical exploration of the ocean, likely written in the mid-19th century. This work melds elements of science and spirituality as it delves into the nature of the sea, presenting it as a powerful and mysterious force of life and death. The narrative reflects on humanity's relationship with the ocean, contemplating its beauty, terror, and the profound lessons it imparts." "The opening of "The Sea" introduces the reader to the awe-inspiring yet fearsome nature of the ocean. Michelet discusses how the first sight of the sea evokes fear, describing it as a barrier between worlds and emphasizing its dark, inscrutable depths. He elaborates on mankind's historical dread of the sea, likening it to a vast creature and depicting various facets of its character—from the gentle caress of waves to the potential destruction of tempests. Through rich imagery and philosophical musings, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the sea's multifaceted existence, hinting at the complex interplay between human emotions and this formidable natural force." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874
EBook No.: 42845
Published: May 30, 2013
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Natural history
Subject: Ocean
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Oceanography
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.