The novel follows a young man named Stephen who becomes obsessed with the idea of drinking the sea dry after witnessing a group of children playing in the ocean. As he becomes more and more fixated on this goal, his relationships with those around him begin to deteriorate. The book explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the consequences of an unhealthy obsession.
By Basil Hall Chamberlain · First published 1932 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy