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In "Mardi," Herman Melville embarks on a complex narrative voyage, blending elaborate language and philosophical musings within a richly woven tapestry of allegory. Set against the backdrop of an imaginary archipelago, the novel unfolds through the eyes of the protagonist, Taji, who grapples with existential dilemmas and the nature of reality, reflecting Melvilles own struggles with identity and purpose. The literary style is notable for its intricate prose and intertextual references, resonating with themes of social critique and the quest for truth, positioning "Mardi" within the broader context of 19th-century American literature that seeks to understand both the self and society. Herman Melville, an esteemed American novelist and poet, drew inspiration from his own maritime experiences and travel encounters, which are central to the narrative structure of "Mardi." The authors previous works, such as "Moby-Dick," laid the groundwork for his exploration of existential themes and the human condition, while his interest in romanticism and transcendental philosophy informed his approach in "Mardi," revealing a deep engagement with the complexities of human nature and the critique of societal conventions. Readers who seek a profound exploration of the interplay between reality and illusion will find "Mardi" a remarkable journey. Melvilles imaginative storytelling invites reflection on the larger human experience, making it a compelling read for those interested in philosophical literature and the evolution of American narrative art.

Typee: A Romance of the South Seas. (1846)Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas. (1847)Mardi: and A Voyage Thither. (1849)Redburn: His First Voyage. (1849)White-Jacket: or, The World in a Man-of-War. (1850)Moby-Dick: or, The Whale. (1851)Pierre: or, The Ambiguities. (1852)Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile. (1855)The Piazza Tales. (1856)The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade. (1857)Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War. (1866)Clarel: A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land. (1876)John Marr and Other Sailors with Some Sea Pieces. (1888)Timoleon and Other Ventures in Verse. (1891)The Apple-Tree Table, and Other Sketches. (1922)Billy Budd, and Other Prose Pieces. (1924)Weeds and Wildings, With a Rose or Two. (1924)Essays.Uncollected Poems.

Its famous opening line, "Call me Ishmael," dramatic in its stark simplicity, begins an epic that is widely regarded as the greatest novel ever written by an American. Labeled variously a realistic story of whaling, a romance of unusual adventure and eccentric characters, a symbolic allegory, and a drama of heroic conflict, Moby Dick is first and foremost a great story. It has both the humor and poignancy of a simple sea ballad, as well as the depth and universality of a grand odyssey. When Melvilles father died in 1832, the young mans financial security went too. For a while he turned to school-mastering and clerking, but failed to make a sustainable income. In 1840 he signed up on the whaler, Acushnet, out of New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was just 21. A whalers life turned out to be both arduous and dangerous, and in 1842, Melville deserted ship. Out of this experience and a wealth of printed sources, Melville crafted his masterpiece.

This volume, first published in 1856, collects three of Melville''s most important pieces of prose fiction. In `Bartleby, the Scrivener'', a Wall Street lawyer hires a melancholy young clerk called Bartleby, whose sudden and mysterious refusal to work plunges the firm into disarray. `Benito Cereno'' is a historical account of a mutiny on a slave ship, which has been seen as a critique of slavery and contemporary attitudes towards race. `The Encantadas, or Enchanted Isles'' is a series of travel sketches about the Galapagos Islands which was a huge success with the reading public and contains some of Melville''s most celebrated prose. Also included in this volume are `The Lightning-Rod Man'', `The Bell Tower'' and a story written especially for the collection, `The Piazza''. Taken together, these tales, in their masterful use of irony and concision, show the author of Moby Dick in a different light.

El amplio mar, la constante contemplación del horizonte en busca de la presa, la abigarrada tripulación del " Pequod " , ballenero comandado por un capitán tullido y obsesionado por su venganza... Surgiendo de la profundidad de las aguas, como un espectro, la encarnacion del Mal: Moby Dick, la ballena blanca...

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 Melvilles 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 Americas greatest novelists.

«Bartleby es un libro triste y verdadero que nos muestra esa inutilidad esencial, que es una de las cotidianas ironías del universo.»Jorge Luis Borges«Bartleby es un escribiente de Wall Street, que s

Romanzo di avventura che narra il viaggio della baleniera Pequod, comandata dal capitano Achab, a caccia di capodogli e balene, e in particolare della enorme balena bianca Moby Dick. Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione in italiano.Adventure novel that tells the journey of a whaling ship Pequod, lead by Captain Ahab chasing whales and sperm whales, and in particular the huge white whale Moby Dick. Book in English with Italian translation.

Romanzo che narra come il giovane Billy Budd venga costretto ad arruolarsi come marinaio nella marina inglese, seguiranno una serie di vicende che lo porteranno ad essere accusato ingiustamente e processato per cospirazione. Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione in italiano.

Adventure novel that narrates the journey of the whaling ship Pequod, under the command of the Captain Ahab, hunting for whales and sperm whales, and in particular the enormous white whale Moby Dick.

MOBY DICK

THERE are some strange summer mornings in the country, when he who is but a sojourner from the city shall early walk forth into the fields, and be wonder-smitten with the trance-like aspect of the green and golden world. Not a flower stirs; the trees forget to wave; the grass itself seems to have ceased to grow; and all Nature, as if suddenly become conscious of her own profound mystery, and feeling no refuge from it but silence, sinks into this wonderful and indescribable repose.

Esta colección, Súper Club Juvenil, imprescindible en toda buena biblioteca, adentra a los jóvenes lectores en el mundo de la literatura universal. En ella se recogen, en volúmenes muy bien presentados, las aventuras mas famosas leidas desde hace generaciones por su amenidad e interes

Dieses eBook: "Moby Dick" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfaltig korrekturgelesen.Moby-Dick beginnt mit dem Satz: "Call me Ishmael." Es folgt die Ich-Erzahlung des Matrosen Ismael (sein voller Name wird nie genannt), der aus einer angesehenen Familie stammt und sich entscheidet, als Matrose zur See zu fahren, um seiner Melancholie zu entfliehen. Er spricht von einem unbandigen Drang in ihm, der ihn uberkomme, wenn er des Festlands uberdrussig sei. Ismael hat bereits einige Fahrten auf Handelsschiffen hinter sich, will nun aber auf einem Walfanger anheuern. Das erzahlerische Ruckgrat des Romans ist die schicksalhafte Fahrt des Walfangschiffes Pequod, dessen einbeiniger Kapitan Ahab mit blindem Hass den weien Pottwal jagt, der ihm das Bein abgerissen hat. Entlang dieses erzahlerischen Fadens reiht Melville zahlreiche philosophische, wissenschaftliche, kunstgeschichtliche und mythologische Exkurse.Dieses eBook ist eine Uberarbeitung von Wilhelm Struvers Ubersetzung der Erstausgabe von 1927/28, wie sie von Thomas Mann herausgegeben wurde.