REVIEW THE SAILOR-BOY´S TALE, A MOVING STORY OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

The Sailor-Boy´s Tale is one of the stories narrated by Karen Blixen, known
worldwide by her pseudonym of Isak Dinesen, a Danish writer widely recognized by
her book “Out of Africa”. As it´s normally used in her books, this story is

characterized by supernaturalism and incorporates the theme of heroes and dreams.
It is set on the coast of Norway , the special world of sailors, as well as in a particular
village where the sailor landed and fell in love.
We are in front of a genuine story about a peculiar child who has an extraordinary
experience of love and mystery, involving him in a not only wonderful living, but also
a horrible situation which makes him grow suddenly. Love, death, death that is
provoked by love, supernatural signals and finally a good and happy ending to calm
the worried reader.
On the other hand, we recognize the extraordinary way the tale is narrated, full of
adjectives and details, to create an outstanding atmosphere, making you strongly

involved in creativity and imagination step by step.
However, sometimes, very specific vocabulary about the world of the sea and the
sailors is used, what might cause some difficulties in the understanding of the text
but never unachievable.
Eventually, I would recommend this kind of reading to a semi-mature audience and
also lovers of fantastic worlds in order to understand and enjoy this unforgettable
story.
Marta Medina Tarodo