Herman Melville

Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Herman Melville was one of the greatest writers during the American Renaissance.  Melville's unique style helped produce classics in many different genres.  This edition of Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas includes a table of contents. 

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Charles River Editors
• Seitenzahl: 422
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781531276775
• Artikelnr.: 54258148

Autorenporträt

Herman Melville (1819-1891) stands as one of the preeminent figures in American literature, renowned for his complex narrative style and profound explorations of the human psyche and existence. His experiences at sea served as an inexhaustible wellspring for his literary pursuits, most famously embodied in his magnum opus, "Moby-Dick; or, The Whale" (1851). Prior to this classic, Melville honed his narrative voice with a series of sea adventure tales, with "Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas" (1847) being a notable example. As a sequel to his first book, "Typee" (1846), "Omoo" continues the author's semi-autobiographical account of his exotic and eventful experiences as a sailor in the South Pacific. Melville's keen eye for detail and deep philosophical musings within the framework of adventure and travel mark "Omoo" as a work that foreshadows the thematic depth and introspection of his later novels. Though his genius was largely unappreciated during his lifetime, Melville's body of work, characterised by its symbolic complexity, narrative experimentation, and bold exploration of moral quandaries, has cemented his legacy as a monumental figure in the American literary canon. Subsequent generations have come to recognize the extraordinary depth of his work, ensuring that Melville's contributions endure in the annals of literature.