Frederick Marryat

Jacob Faithful (eBook, ePUB)

A Sailor's Tale of Resilience and Redemption on the Thames River

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Jacob Faithful," Frederick Marryat weaves a vivid narrative that captures the essence of 19th-century maritime life through the eyes of its resilient protagonist, Jacob Faithful. The novel deftly combines elements of adventure and social commentary, revealing the complexities of life on the Thames amidst the backdrop of industrialization. Marryat's engaging and fluid prose, rich with dialect and period detail, offers readers an authentic glimpse into the socio-economic challenges faced by river workers, while humor and camaraderie underscore the resilience of his characters in a rapidly changing world. Frederick Marryat, a naval officer turned novelist, drew from his own experiences at sea to create works that resonate with authenticity and a keen understanding of human nature. His insight into maritime culture, coupled with a passionate advocacy for social justice, illustrates the struggles of the lower classes and the moral dilemmas they encountered. As a pioneer of the English nautical novel, Marryat's life experiences profoundly shaped his literary voice, infusing his narratives with both realism and empathy. "Jacob Faithful" is essential reading for those interested in maritime literature, Victorian social issues, and character-driven storytelling. Marryat's masterful exploration of loyalty, integrity, and hardship not only entertains but also prompts critical reflection on the human condition'Äîmaking it a timeless classic that will resonate with modern readers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 390
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066241001
• Artikelnr.: 58928825

Autorenporträt

Captain Frederick Marryat (an early innovator of the sea story) was a British Royal Navy Officer and novelist. He gained the Royal Human Society's gold medal for bravery, before leaving the services in 1830 to write books. He is mainly remembered for his stories of the sea, many written from his own experiences. He started a series of adventure novels marked by a brilliant, direct narrative style and an absolute fund of incident and fun. These have The King's Own (1830), Peter Simple (1834), and Mr. Midshipman Easy (1836). He also created a number of children's books, among which The Children of the New Forest (1847), a story of the English Civil Wars is a classic of children literature. A Life and Letters was processed by his daughter Florence (1872). He is recognized also for a broadly used system of maritime flag signalling known as Marryat's Code. Familiar for his adventurous novels, his works are known for their representation of deep family bonds and social structure beside naval action. Marryat died in 1848 at the age of fifty.