Herman Melville

White Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War (eBook, ePUB)

Life and Challenges Aboard a Man-of-War

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "White Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War," Herman Melville presents a gripping narrative that artfully captures the life aboard a U.S. Navy ship in the mid-19th century. Through a blend of autobiographical experience and fictionalized account, Melville employs a rich, descriptive prose style that immerses readers in the stark realities of naval life, including themes of manhood, authority, and the search for individual agency against institutional systems. The book intricately examines the historical context of the American Navy, shedding light on the ethical implications of maritime duty and the often brutal conditions facing sailors, set against a backdrop of burgeoning American nationalism and industrialization. Herman Melville, acclaimed for his expansive literary contributions, drew upon his own experiences as a sailor to craft this poignant work. Having spent time on whaling ships and naval vessels, his firsthand knowledge imbues the narrative with authenticity and depth. Melville's struggles with societal constraints and his philosophical inquiries into humanity ring true throughout his fiction, revealing insights into the structural tensions within American society itself. "White Jacket" is highly recommended for readers interested in American literature, naval history, and philosophical discourse. Melville's incisive commentary and vivid storytelling provide a nuanced understanding of the human condition, making this work not only a gripping maritime adventure but also a profound exploration of society's moral dilemmas.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 405
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664155306
• Artikelnr.: 58501014

Autorenporträt

Herman Melville was an American Renaissance novelist, poet, and short story writer who lived from August 1, 1819, to September 28, 1891. His most well-known pieces are Typee (1846), a romanticized narrative of his experiences in Polynesia; Moby-Dick (1851); and Billy Budd, Sailor, a novella that was released after his death. Although Melville was no longer well-known to the general public at the time of his death, a Melville renaissance began in 1919, the year of his birth. In the end, Moby-Dick was regarded as one of the best American novels. The third child of a wealthy merchant who died in 1832, leaving the family in terrible financial shape, Melville was born in New York City. He sailed as a common sailor in 1839, first as a whaler Acushnet and subsequently as a merchant ship. However, he abandoned ship in the Marquesas Islands. His first work, Typee, and its follow-up, Omoo (1847), were travelogues inspired by his interactions with the island peoples. He was able to marry Elizabeth Shaw, the daughter of Boston lawyer Lemuel Shaw, because to their prosperity. His debut novel not drawn from personal experience, Mardi (1849), was not well received.