The King of Pirates Being an Account of the Famous Enterprises of Captain Avery

Autori

• Daniel Defoe

Parametri

• 406 pagine
• 15 ore di lettura

• Avventura
• Classici
• Letteratura britannica
• Narrativa
• Storia

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Following the success of Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe composed a further tale of high adventure at sea. The result was this lesser-known work, an inspired and hugely enjoyable “first-hand” account of pirate life. In response to an alleged letter accusing him of the worst possible deeds, Captain Avery pens a reply seeking to exonerate himself from all such charges. He sees fit to provide a full account of life as captain of a pirate ship. Yet far from being the archetypal, murderous villain, his letters reveal him simply to be a lovable rogue—albeit one with something of a penchant for fine jewels.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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