50+ Pirate Novels: An Ultimate Collection (Including Great Seafaring Legends)

50+ Pirate Novels: An Ultimate Collection (Including Great Seafaring Legends)

Por Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Boardman Hawes, Harry Collingwood, Daniel Defoe, Charles Dickens, Alexandre Dumas, J. Allan Dunn, Percy F.Westerman, Jeffery Farnol, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Frederick Marryat, Richard Le Gallienne, Harold Macgrath, G. A. Henty, HOWARD PYLE, J. M. Barrie, James Fenimore Cooper, Joseph Lewis French, Jules Verne, L. Frank Baum, Jack London, John Masefield, Stephen W. Meader, Frederick Ferdinand Moore, Ralph D. Paine, Edgar Allan Poe, R. M. Ballantyne, Rafael Sabatini, William MacLeod Raine, Robert E. Howard, Robert Louis Stevenson, W. H. G. Kingston, Walter Scott, William Hope Hodgson

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Sinopsis

The anthology '50+ Pirate Novels: An Ultimate Collection (Including Great Seafaring Legends)' offers an extraordinary voyage through the high seas of literary imagination, encompassing an array of styles from gothic horror to romantic adventures. Within its pages, readers discover a treasure trove of narratives that capture the lawless romance of the pirate life as interpreted by some of the most influential authors in literary history. The collection is notable not only for its thematic richness, exploring themes of freedom, betrayal, and the eternal human quest for treasure and adventure, but also for its diverse stylistic approaches, from the meticulous historical reconstructions to swashbuckling fantastical tales. This anthology provides a panoramic view of the evolution of pirate narratives and their impact on popular culture, offering standout pieces that have shaped the genre. The backgrounds of the contributing authors—spanning three centuries and various cultural vistas—add layers of depth to the collection. These authors bring with them not just stories of high seas adventure but also insights into the socio-political milieus that inspired such tales. Figures like Stevenson, London, and Dumas, among others, were pivotal in popularizing the romantic image of the pirate while also reflecting on colonial and imperial pursuits of their times. This collection stands at the confluence of numerous literary movements, from the Romantic to the Realist, each adding a distinct flavor to the seafaring tales, thus creating a complex tapestry of human conditions and moral ambiguities confronted at sea. '50+ Pirate Novels: An Ultimate Collection' is an essential compendium for anyone wishing to delve into the depths of maritime literature. It invites readers to not only experience the thrill and peril of pirate life but also to reflect on the narratives as artifacts of human expression through various ages. Engaging with this collection offers a unique educational journey through the literary landscapes of adventure, rebellion, and the quest for identity and belonging. Each page promises to be as enriching as it is entertaining, making it a must-read for literature enthusiasts and historians alike.

William Hope Hodgson

  • Editorial:
  • Musaicum Books
  • ISBN:
  • 9788027219636
  • Idioma:
  • Inglés
  • Tamaño:
  • Kb
  • Publicado:
  • Enero 1, 2017
  • Protección:
  • Adobe DRM

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