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THE GREAT SEA ADVENTURE - Pirate Novels Treasure-Hunt Tales & Maritime Stories - 47 Books: The Sea Wolf Moby Dick Lord Jim Captain Blood Robinson Crusoe The Pirate Treasure Island… - cover

THE GREAT SEA ADVENTURE - Pirate Novels Treasure-Hunt Tales & Maritime Stories - 47 Books: The Sea Wolf Moby Dick Lord Jim Captain Blood Robinson Crusoe The Pirate Treasure Island…

Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, Joseph Conrad, Daniel Defoe, L. Frank Baum, James Fenimore Cooper, Tobias Smollett, Frederick Marryat, Walter Scott, Randall Parrish, Rudyard Kipling, Rafael Sabatini, R. M. Ballantyne, Victor Hugo, Charles Boardman Hawes, Jeffery Farnol, Ralph Henry Barbour, R. L. Stevenson, Thomas Mayne Reid, Jack London, Jules Verne, Henry Vere De Stacpoole

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Embark on a spellbinding journey across the high seas in 'THE GREAT SEA ADVENTURE - Pirate Novels, Treasure-Hunt Tales & Maritime Stories,' a collection that captures the thrill and perils of maritime escapades. This anthology invites readers to traverse uncharted waters through a myriad of stories embedded in the romanticism and danger of the ocean. With tales of treasure hunts, swashbuckling pirates, and harrowing sea adventures, the collection offers a range of narrative styles—from the haunting mystery of the gothic to the lush descriptions favored by adventure novelists. Standout pieces capture the zeitgeist of the 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting society's fascination with the ocean as an untamed frontier. The collection brings together a diverse group of authors renowned for their narrative prowess and contributions to maritime literature. From the visionary imaginations of Jules Verne and Victor Hugo to Jack London's rugged realism and Edgar Allan Poe's eerie tales, each story contributes to an overarching mosaic of adventure and exploration. These authors hail from various literary traditions, including Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism, collectively enriching the anthology's thematic depth and cultural resonance. Their stories not only entertain but also illuminate humanity's perpetual quest for knowledge, conquest, and freedom upon the seas. 'THE GREAT SEA ADVENTURE' serves as an indispensable resource for those seeking an immersive exploration into maritime literature. The anthology presents a rare opportunity to dive into diverse perspectives and storytelling techniques within a single volume, facilitating a nuanced discourse on human ambition and the oceanic mystique. Essential for both literary aficionados and casual readers, this collection underscores the educational value and timeless allure of sea narratives, inviting readers to set sail on an intellectually enriching adventure across vivid narratives and historical seascapes.
Disponibile da: 12/06/2022.
Lunghezza di stampa: 13046 pagine.

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