The Sea-Wolf

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The narrative follows Humphrey van Weyden, a literary critic whose life takes a drastic turn after a ferry accident leaves him adrift in San Francisco Bay. Rescued by the formidable Wolf Larsen, captain of the seal-hunting schooner Ghost, he finds himself under the sway of a man who embodies both brutality and intellect. The story explores themes of survival, power dynamics, and the clash between civilization and primal instincts as van Weyden navigates the treacherous environment of life at sea.