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The Grey Man

Posted on 18 March 2014 by Laleh Khalili

On second thought, it is not just the atmosphere of terror in the ship that makes Jahnn’s book so interesting – it is also George Lauffer.  He is what Jahnn fabulously calls “the supercargo” alongside his sealed coffin-shaped secret cargo … Continue reading →

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“Terror is stronger in us than delight”

Posted on 18 March 2014 by Laleh Khalili

When I started my maritime-and-ports novel-reading adventure, three people suggested Hans Henny Jahnn’s The Ship to me.  One of the three is an author I hold in awe, so I ordered the book (printed on demand by Amazon) – surprised that … Continue reading →

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The sea in the Qur’an

Posted on 17 March 2014 by Laleh Khalili

And it is He who tamed the Sea, that from it you might feed on flesh tender and fresh, and pull fineries to costume yourselves with, and see the ships plying its waters.  That you might desire His bounty.  Perchance … Continue reading →

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“It is not down in any map; true places never are.”

Posted on 17 March 2014 by Laleh Khalili

Before starting any project, I like to self-saturate with novels about a subject.   It is one of the greatest pleasures of learning something entirely new, and it is a way to get a sense of the texture and richness … Continue reading →

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