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His First Voyage

Autoren

Herman Melville

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Seitenzahl: 272 Seiten
Lesezeit: 10 Stunden

19. Jahrhundert
Amerikanische Literatur
Belletristik
Geschichte
Klassiker

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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Liverpool, a refined youth navigates the harsh realities of life aboard a ship filled with rough sailors. This semi-autobiographical tale captures his adventures and the gritty atmosphere of the city's underbelly. Written in a swift ten weeks, it showcases Melville's ability to blend humor with poignant observations, earning it praise as both a comedic and deeply moving narrative, notable for its exploration of class and humanity before the author's more famous work, Moby-Dick.