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Israel Potter

Herman Melville

Maison d'édition: CLXBX

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Synopsis

First published in 1855, Israel Potter is a vivid historical novel by Herman Melville that blends adventure, irony, and quiet tragedy into the life of an ordinary man caught in the sweep of extraordinary events.

The novel follows Israel Potter, a poor but resilient American soldier who fights in the Revolutionary War and is subsequently cast into decades of hardship after being captured by the British. Stranded far from home, Israel wanders through Europe, brushing shoulders with famous figures such as Benjamin Franklin, John Paul Jones, and King George III—yet never sharing in their glory. Instead, he endures obscurity, poverty, and relentless misfortune, becoming a symbol of the forgotten individuals who quietly sustain history without reward.

Told in Melville's distinctive prose—at once ironic, philosophical, and compassionate—the novel explores themes of patriotism, fate, endurance, and the indifference of history to individual suffering. Unlike Melville's more metaphysical works, Israel Potter is grounded in realism, offering a poignant meditation on how heroism often goes unrecognized.

Both an adventure tale and a social critique, Israel Potter stands as a powerful reminder that behind every nation's triumph are countless lives spent in sacrifice and silence.
Disponible depuis: 07/02/2026.
Longueur d'impression: 239 pages.

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