検索キーワード： 著者 "Herman Melville" すべてのカテゴリー

Moby Dick, la novela que William Faulkner hubiera querido escribir, va siempre acompañada del reconocimiento y el elogio que merece toda construcción narrativa impecable. La lucha del capitán Ahab, su terrible obsesión y la mítica persecución de la enorme ballena ha traspasado fronteras, consiguiendo así la indiscutible categoría de obra maestra de la literatura universal.

In der faszinierenden Welt der Abenteuerliteratur entfalten sich Geschichten voller Entdeckergeist und Sehnsucht nach Freiheit, jede Erzählung nimmt die Hörer:innen mit auf eine packende Reise. Eine Hörbuchbox voller Abenteuerlust, spannend und mitreißend interpretiert von Rufus Beck, Max Urlacher, Hans-Helmut Dickow u.v.a.

"The Bell-Tower," published in 1856, is the story of an eccentric architect named Bannadonna and his quest to build a magnificent bell-tower. As building progresses, local townspeople begin to hear of mysterious occurrences in the tower, leading to a suspenseful conclusion.

Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. He is best known for Moby-Dick, the opening line of which - ‘Call me Ishmael’ - is one of the most famous opening lines in literature. This BBC collection features lively full-cast dramatisations of three of Melville’s best-known works.

Moby Dick, by Herman Melville, was first published in 1851. Known for its famous opening line, "Call me Ishmael," and for its epic narrative, complex characters, and rich symbolism, it is considered one of the greatest works of American literature.

Explore the harrowing narrative of "Benito Cereno," a gripping tale of mutiny and deception on the high seas. Based on a true story, this podcast unravels the complex dynamics between captor and captive, revealing the darker aspects of human nature.

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation. From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own. Within this melting pot of styles, genres and wordplay one fact stands out: In the American short story, literary tradition has a strong, vibrant and almost inclusive history, if you know where to look.

Unter dem finsteren Kapitän Ahab kreuzt eine gemischte Mannschaft rauer Walfänger auf ihrem unheimlichen Schiff über die vier Weltmeere. Sie jagen den weißen Wal, den die Seeleute Moby Dick nennen. Moby Dick hat dem Kapitän ein Bein vom Körper gerissen, und nun verfolgt dieser den weißen Wal mit tödlichem Hass. Aber Kapitän Ahab und seine Mannschaft können ihrem Schicksal nicht entkommen - Moby Dick vernichtet sie und triumphiert.

Sjömannen Ismael mönstrar på valfångstfartyget Pequod som leds av den excentriske kaptenen Ahab. För många år sedan förlorade Ahab sitt ben under ett möte med den vita valen Moby Dick, och har sedan den dagen drömt om hämnd. Driven av galenskap ger han sig ut på jakt efter havsodjuret och får med Ismael och resten av besättningen på äventyret. Ahabs besatthet sätter inte bara hans eget liv på spel utan även alla andras ombord på fartyget. Kaptenen har förklarat krig mot ett av havets mäktigaste odjur och är beredd att offra allt för att få sin revansch.

Selección de cuentos cortos clásicos de la literatura universal pensada para todo público.

A man sits at his hearth as thunder shakes the mountains. Then—a knock. A stranger steps in, soaked and shivering, armed not with warmth or need, but with polished copper and an urgent offer. He doesn't sell comfort. He sells protection—against the very sky. The Lightning-Rod Man is Herman Melville at his most compact and cunning. This sharply drawn tale uses one room, one storm, and two voices to stage a quiet war between reason and fear, independence and submission, belief and the glittering promise of safety. It's a sales pitch wrapped in a sermon, disguised as a fable.

At the heart of Dark Romanticism is its brooding, pessimistic tone, its emphasis on the supernatural and the sins of humanity, and its use of iconic symbols and horrifying imagery. The classic Dark Romantic authors (Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville) are represented in the stories and poems in this volume, as well as some authors who are not commonly included in this genre.

Billy Budd is Herman Melville’s final work, a tragic tale of innocence and injustice in the British navy. When the naive sailor Billy Budd is falsely accused of mutiny, the rigid laws of military discipline lead to a heartbreaking conclusion. A profound exploration of morality, duty, and fate.

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit.

എന്നെ ഇസ്മായേല്‍ എന്നു വിളിച്ചുകൊള്ളൂ: മൊബിഡിക്കിന്റെ ആദ്യാദ്ധ്യായത്തിലെ ഈ വാക്യം ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് ഭാഷാ സാഹിത്യത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും അറിയപ്പെടുന്ന ആരംഭവാക്യങ്ങളില്‍ ഒന്നാണ്. കച്ചവടക്കപ്പലുകളില്‍ പ്രവൃത്തിപരിചയത്തിനു ശേഷം തിമിംഗിലക്കപ്പലുകളില്‍ ഭാഗ്യം പരീക്ഷിക്കാന്‍ നിശ്ചയിച്ച നിരീക്ഷണകുതുകിയായ ഒരു യുവാവായിരുന്നു ഇസ്മായേല്‍. ന്യൂയോര്‍ക്കിലെ മാന്‍ഹാട്ടന്‍ ദ്വീപില്‍ നിന്നു യാത്ര തിരിച്ച്, തണുത്തു വിഷാദം നിറഞ്ഞ ഒരു രാത്രിയില്‍ മാസ്സച്യൂസെറ്റ്‌സിലെ ബെഡ്‌ഫോര്‍ഡില്‍ എത്തിച്ചേര്‍ന്ന അയാള്‍ക്ക് സത്രത്തില്‍, കിടക്ക പങ്കിടേണ്ടി വന്നത്, അയാള്‍ ചെല്ലുമ്പോള്‍ അവിടെയില്ലാതിരുന്ന ഒരു അപരിചിതനുമായായിരുന്നു.

Mardi, Vol. 1 is an ambitious allegorical novel that blends adventure, philosophy, and social satire. What begins as a Polynesian sea voyage transforms into a metaphysical exploration of human nature, politics, and existence. Melville’s experimental style makes this a fascinating, if challenging, literary journey.

Timeless Herman Melville Stories offers a curated collection of his most compelling narratives, filled with adventure, symbolism, and psychological depth.

The Herman Melville Works Collection compiles his complete works, offering listeners an immersive journey into his epic tales and philosophical explorations.

The Herman Melville Classics Podcast presents a powerful selection of his most thought-provoking works, bringing his masterful storytelling to life.

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation. From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own. Within this melting pot of styles, genres and wordplay one fact stands out: In the American short story, Literary tradition has a strong, vibrant and almost inclusive history, if you know where to look.