William Falconer'Äôs "The Shipwreck" is a masterful narrative that intricately weaves the harrowing tale of maritime disaster with profound reflections on human resilience and the struggles against nature. Drawing on his own experiences as a sailor, Falconer employs a vivid and lyrical prose style, rich in descriptive imagery, evoking the tempestuousness of the sea and the psychological turmoil of...