Herman Melville

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Produktbeschreibung

"Wellingborough, as you are going to sea, suppose you take this shooting-jacket of mine along; it's just the thing—take it, it will save the expense of another. You see, it's quite warm; fine long skirts, stout horn buttons, and plenty of pockets." Out of the goodness and simplicity of his heart, thus spoke my elder brother to me, upon the eve of my departure for the seaport. "And, Wellingborough," he added, "since we are both short of money, and you want an outfit, and I Have none to give, you may as well take my fowling-piece along, and sell it in New York for what you can get.—Nay, take it; it's of no use to me now; I can't find it in powder any more." I was then but a boy. Some time previous my mother had removed from New York to a pleasant village on the Hudson River, where we lived in a small house, in a quiet way. Sad disappointments in several plans which I had sketched for my future life; the necessity of doing something for myself, united to a naturally roving disposition, had now conspired within me, to send me to sea as a sailor.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Skyline
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. November 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788827512692
• Artikelnr.: 49870209

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.