Israel Potter

His Fifty Years of Exile

Autori

• Herman Melville

Parametri

• 168 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Letteratura Americana
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The narrative follows Israel Potter, whose life spans fifty years of exile, drawing inspiration from a 19th-century pamphlet about the real-life figure Israel R. Potter. Set against a backdrop of adventure and personal struggle, the story explores themes of identity and resilience. Originally serialized in Putnam's Monthly magazine, it reflects Melville's intricate storytelling and engagement with historical events. The book's unique blend of fact and fiction highlights the complexities of exile and the quest for belonging.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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