The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 0192828444 ISBN 13 : 9780192828446

Editeur : Oxford Paperbacks, 1998

Synopsis

Contains Poe's only novel and eight short stories which further illustrate themes related to "Pym". "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket" is the archetypal American story of escape from home and family, which traces a young man's rites of passage during a fateful sea voyage.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

And now I found these fancies creating their own realities, and all imagined horrors crowding upon me in fact'. The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym is an archetypal American story of escape from home and family which traces a young man's rite of passage through a series of terrible brushes with death during a fateful sea voyage. But it also goes much deeper, as Pym encounters various interpretative dilemmas, at last leaving the reader with a broken-off ending that defies solution. Apart from its violence and mystery, the tale calls attention to the act of writing and to the problem of representing truth. Layer upon layer of elaborate hoaxes include its author's own role of posing as ghost-writer of the narrative; Pym - his only novel - has become the key text for our understanding of Poe. This edition offers eight short tales which are linked to Pym by their treatment of persistent themes - fantastic voyages, gigantic whirlpools, and premature burials - or by their ironic commentary on Poe's mystification of his readers. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, and Related Tales written by legendary author Edgar Allan Poe is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, and Related Tales is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Edgar Allan Poe is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, and Related Tales would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0192828444
• ISBN 13: 9780192828446
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 326
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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