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The Algerine Captive

The Life and Adventures of Doctor Updike Underhill: Six Years a Prisoner Among the Algerines

Autor*innen

Royall Tyler

Buchbewertung

3,3(4)Abgeben

Parameter

256 Seiten
9 Lesestunden

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Set in the late 18th century, the novel follows Updike Underhill, a Boston gentleman and scholar, as he navigates a life filled with dramatic contrasts. From near-duels over Greek poetry to his experiences as a surgeon on a slave ship, Underhill's story captures the complexities of his character and the era. Royall Tyler's work, a blend of humor and serious themes, showcases his foresight into the evolution of American literature, making this novel a unique and significant contribution to the literary landscape of its time.