The Algerine Captive

The Life and Adventures of Doctor Updike Underhill: Six Years a Prisoner Among the Algerines

Autori

• Royall Tyler

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Mappe e viaggi
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set in the late 18th century, the novel follows Updike Underhill, a Boston gentleman and scholar, as he navigates a life filled with dramatic contrasts. From near-duels over Greek poetry to his experiences as a surgeon on a slave ship, Underhill's story captures the complexities of his character and the era. Royall Tyler's work, a blend of humor and serious themes, showcases his foresight into the evolution of American literature, making this novel a unique and significant contribution to the literary landscape of its time.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

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