Herman Melville

Redburn (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Wellington Redburn is a fifteen-year-old from the state of New York, with only one dream - to run away to sea. However, when he does fulfil this long-held fantasy, he quickly finds that reality as a cabin boy is far harsher than he ever imagined. Mocked by the crew on board the Highlander for his weakness and bullied by the vicious and merciless sailor Jackson, Wellington must struggle to endure the long journey from New York to Liverpool. But when he does reach England, he is equally horrified by what he finds there: poverty, desperation and moral corruption. Inspired by Melville's own youthful experiences on board a cargo boat, this is a compelling tale of innocence transformed, through bitter experience, into disillusionment. A fascinating sea journal and coming-of-age tale, Redburn provides a unique insight into the mind of one of America's greatest novelists.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Booklassic
• Seitenzahl: 214
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789635253739
• Artikelnr.: 43972685

Autorenporträt

Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet, best known for his novel ""Moby-Dick."" Here is a detailed overview of his life and literary career, with a focus on his work ""Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas."". Melville was born into a well-to-do family, but his father's financial troubles and death left the family in difficult circumstances. His formal education was sporadic, but he was an avid reader and self-educated in literature and writing. Melville's time at sea profoundly influenced his writing. He worked on several ships, including a whaler, which provided material for his sea narratives. Melville's first two books, ""Typee"" (1846) and ""Omoo"" (1847), were well-received, offering romanticized accounts of his adventures in the South Seas. A narrative of his experiences in the Marquesas Islands. A sequel to ""Typee,"" ""Omoo"" recounts his subsequent adventures in the South Seas, focusing on his time on Tahiti and the surrounding islands. Melville's work was largely forgotten by the time of his death but was rediscovered in the early 20th century. ""Moby-Dick"" and his other works gained recognition for their complexity and depth. Today, Melville is considered one of the greatest American writers, with his work studied for its themes of humanity, nature, and the metaphysical. Herman Melville's life and career were marked by early adventures and literary success, followed by a period of neglect and posthumous recognition. His contributions to American literature, particularly through works like ""Typee,"" ""Omoo,"" and ""Moby-Dick,"" have left a lasting impact.