Among Myths and Reefs

Among Myths and Reefs is one of the most cheerful and lyrical books by Viktor Konetsky. When it was first published in 1972, the entire country was captivated by it. Now Among Myths and Reefs rightfully holds a place among... the classic works of Russian marine literature. Konetsky's sea stories and novellas are both autobiographical and about the people he encountered along his life journey. The main backdrop of Viktor Konetsky's works was the sea, but he wrote, above all, about the human soul. In his conversations with the reader, Viktor Konetsky always leaves room for humor, sadness, and hope for salvation in a rapidly changing world. Perhaps that is why his works have captivated several generations of readers for more than half a century.