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Title:
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
Comprising the details of a mutiny and atrocious butchery on board the American brig Grampus, on her way to the South Seas, in the month of June, 1827.
Note: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ron Swanson
Summary: "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket" by Edgar Allan Poe is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows young Arthur Gordon Pym, whose adventurous spirit leads him to sea travel, embarking on harrowing experiences filled with mutiny, shipwreck, and survival against the odds. Pym's narrative captures the excitement and terror associated with the unknown, showcasing the allure of maritime journeys and the inevitable horrors that can accompany them. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Arthur Gordon Pym, who is deeply influenced by tales of the sea and expresses an intense desire to explore it. After a night of drunken escapades with his friend Augustus Barnard, Pym finds himself and Augustus at the mercy of a fierce storm while out on their small sailboat, the Ariel. When their boat capsizes, Pym awakens on a whaling ship, the Penguin, only to learn about the tragedies that befell the crew of the Ariel, and soon after, they face mutiny at the hands of the ship's crew. The opening portion sets the tone for a thrilling adventure that promises to delve into themes of survival, friendship, and the darker aspects of human nature in extreme situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
EBook No.: 51060
Published: Jan 27, 2016
Downloads: 1959
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Young men -- Fiction
Subject: Whaling ships -- Fiction
Subject: Stowaways -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
Comprising the details of a mutiny and atrocious butchery on board the American brig Grampus, on her way to the South Seas, in the month of June, 1827.
Note: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ron Swanson
Summary: "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket" by Edgar Allan Poe is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows young Arthur Gordon Pym, whose adventurous spirit leads him to sea travel, embarking on harrowing experiences filled with mutiny, shipwreck, and survival against the odds. Pym's narrative captures the excitement and terror associated with the unknown, showcasing the allure of maritime journeys and the inevitable horrors that can accompany them. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Arthur Gordon Pym, who is deeply influenced by tales of the sea and expresses an intense desire to explore it. After a night of drunken escapades with his friend Augustus Barnard, Pym finds himself and Augustus at the mercy of a fierce storm while out on their small sailboat, the Ariel. When their boat capsizes, Pym awakens on a whaling ship, the Penguin, only to learn about the tragedies that befell the crew of the Ariel, and soon after, they face mutiny at the hands of the ship's crew. The opening portion sets the tone for a thrilling adventure that promises to delve into themes of survival, friendship, and the darker aspects of human nature in extreme situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
EBook No.: 51060
Published: Jan 27, 2016
Downloads: 1959
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Young men -- Fiction
Subject: Whaling ships -- Fiction
Subject: Stowaways -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.