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Author | : Herman Melville |
Publisher | : e-artnow |
Total Pages | : 711 |
Release | : 2017-03-17 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 802687434X |
This carefully crafted ebook: "MARDI (Modern Classics Series)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Mardi, and a Voyage Thither details the traveling of an American sailor who abandons his whaling vessel to explore the South Pacific. The center of the story is a romance between the narrator Taji and Yillah, the mysterious blonde who suddenly appears and disappears. We also follow the voyage of the philosopher Babbalanja and his travel companions through the archipelago of Mardi. Beginning as a travelogue, the adventure story gives way to a romance story, which gives way to a philosophical quest. Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. His writing draws on his experience at sea as a common sailor, exploration of literature and philosophy, and engagement in the contradictions of American society in a period of rapid change. His best known works include Typee, a romantic account of his experiences in Polynesian life, its sequel Omoo, and his novel Moby-Dick.
Author | : Gertrude Stein |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2024-01-13 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
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Gertrude Stein's 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas' is a groundbreaking work of literary innovation and experimentation. Written in a unique style that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, Stein recounts the life of her partner, Alice B. Toklas, in a whimsical and abstract manner. The book challenges traditional narrative structures and invites readers to question the nature of autobiographical writing. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century Paris, the book captures the vibrant artistic and intellectual atmosphere of the time. Stein's use of repetition and stream-of-consciousness adds layers of depth to the storytelling, making it a truly intriguing read for those interested in modernist literature. Gertrude Stein, a prominent figure in the modernist literary movement, drew inspiration from her own personal life and relationships to create this unconventional autobiography. As a close confidante of many influential artists and writers, Stein's unique perspective shines through in her writing. Her bold experimentation with language and form challenges readers to think outside the box and reconsider conventional storytelling methods. I highly recommend 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas' to readers who appreciate innovative and thought-provoking literature. Stein's avant-garde approach to storytelling makes this book a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the boundaries of autobiography and narrative fiction.
Author | : Herman Melville |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 2018-04-27 |
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ISBN | : 9781717487605 |
Mardi, and a Voyage Thither is Melville's third book. It is his first pure fiction work. It details (much like Typee and Omoo) the travelings of an American sailor who abandons his whaling vessel to explore the South Pacific. Unlike the first two, however, Mardi is highly philosophical and is said to be the first work to show Melville's true potential. The tale begins as a simple narrative, but quickly focuses upon discourse between the main characters and their interactions with different symbolic countries they encounter. While not as cohesive or lengthy as Moby-Dick, it shares many of the same themes and writing style.
Author | : Gardner Dozois |
Publisher | : St. Martin's Griffin |
Total Pages | : 695 |
Release | : 2013-12-10 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1466859512 |
Brian Aldiss William Gibson R.A. Lafferty Ursula K. Le Guin Lucius Shepard Bruce Sterling Theodore Sturgeon Howard Waldrop Connie Willis Gene Wolfe Roger Zelazny "The best stories are timeless. Long years from now the stories here may still touch someone, cause that person to blink, and put the book down for a second, and stare off through the hallow air, and shirver in wonder."
Author | : Válmíki |
Publisher | : e-artnow |
Total Pages | : 1915 |
Release | : 2018-12-21 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 8027246881 |
This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem which narrates the struggle of the divine prince Rama to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. Along with the Mahabharata, it forms the Hindu Itihasa. The epic, traditionally ascribed to the Hindu sage Valmiki, narrates the life of Rama, the legendary prince of the Kosala Kingdom. It follows his fourteen-year exile to the forest from the kingdom, by his father King Dasharatha, on request of his second wife Kaikeyi. His travels across forests in India with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, the kidnapping of his wife by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, resulting in a war with him, and Rama's eventual return to Ayodhya to be crowned king.
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Total Pages | : 880 |
Release | : 1962 |
Genre | : American fiction |
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Author | : Herman Melville |
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Total Pages | : 580 |
Release | : 1923 |
Genre | : Polynesia |
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Author | : Herman Melville |
Publisher | : E-Artnow |
Total Pages | : 428 |
Release | : 2018-12-14 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9788026892342 |
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville: first published in 1851, considered to be one of the Great American Novels and a treasure of world literature, one of the great epics in all of literature. The story tells the adventures of wandering sailor Ishmael, and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab has one purpose on this voyage: to seek out Moby Dick, a ferocious, enigmatic white sperm whale. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg, which now drives Ahab to take revenge...
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Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 1966 |
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999-10 |
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ISBN | : 9781570544392 |