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  • Ultramarine

Héloïse Press

Ultramarine

by Mariette Navarro.

Translated from French by Cory Stockwell.

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  • Paperback published on 06/06/2023
  • Page count: 143 pages
  • ISBN: 9781739751579
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Quick take

Stunning, soothing writing narrated by a female cargo ship's captain.

Synopsis

A poetic and mesmerizing novel, Ultramarine pushes us to the very edges of the narrative genre. Narrated in the first person by a female captain, the only woman amongst the crew of a transatlantic ship, Ultramarine reflects on the fears, strengths, and insecurities of female authority. In a  ghostly, almost dream-like, atmosphere, the captain agrees to break one of her rules, letting the crew take a dip in the middle of the ocean. Something changes during that unprecedented swim; an uncertain atmosphere takes over their journey and the ship. A simple business trip turned into a true adventure. 

About the author

Mariette Navarro (Lyon, 1980) studied modern literature and performing arts as well as dramaturgy. She writes for theatre and works as a dramaturg.

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