Horatio Hornblower
Port of Riga
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Horatio Hornblower brings C. S. Forester’s naval adventure stories to radio, following the career of a thoughtful and capable officer in the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic era. Hornblower is a skilled commander, but also a private, self-questioning man whose sense of duty is tested by the dangers and responsibilities of life at sea.
The series draws on the world of sailing ships, naval discipline, and wartime encounters. Its stories combine action and strategy with the practical challenges of command, as Hornblower and his fellow sailors navigate perilous missions and shifting circumstances. Radio dramatization gives the adventures an immediate, atmospheric quality, using dialogue and sound to evoke the shipboard world.
For listeners who enjoy historical adventure, the appeal lies in the balance between seafaring excitement and close attention to character. Hornblower’s courage is never effortless: his decisions carry weight, and the tension of command makes each encounter feel personal as well as consequential.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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