Horatio Hornblower
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Horatio Hornblower is a British naval adventure series centered on the career of an ambitious officer in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. Adapted from C. S. Forester’s novels, the stories follow Hornblower as he faces the demands of command, the dangers of life at sea, and the personal doubts that accompany his rise through the ranks.
The series brings listeners into a world of ships, naval engagements, and tense decisions, where discipline and strategy matter as much as courage. Its adventures draw on the traditions of the historical sea story, balancing action with the responsibilities and relationships that shape an officer’s life.
Hornblower’s thoughtful, sometimes self-questioning character gives the adventures a human center. The result is a dramatic tale of duty, ambition, and perilous voyages, with the atmosphere of a classic naval saga.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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