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Discover the stories that helped define a nation. Spanning adventure, romance, family life, frontier landscapes and the complexities of the American Dream, The American Classic Collection: 10 Novels brings together ten of the most celebrated novels in American literature. Rich in unforgettable...

Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Wall Street lawyer needs extra help in his office and hires Bartleby, a reserved and highly efficient copyist. At first, this enigmatic employee works from dawn to dusk without uttering a single complaint. However, everything changes the day when, faced with a completely routine request, Bartleby responds with a phrase that will baffle everyone: “I would prefer not to.” From that moment on, his polite but unwavering refusal becomes an unbearable mystery. This adaptation of Melville's classic is a fascinating portrait of isolation and the absurdity of modern life.

Mardi: and a Voyage Thither is the third book by American writer Herman Melville, first published in London in 1849. Beginning as a travelogue in the vein of the author's two previous efforts, the adventure story gives way to a romance story, which in its turn gives way to a philosophical quest.

When a mysterious scrivener named Bartleby begins working in a Wall Street law office, his peculiar behavior sparks a profound existential crisis for his boss, an unnamed lawyer. Instead of completing tasks, Bartleby simply replies, "I would prefer not to." This simple phrase sets off a chain of events that delves deep into themes of isolation, free will, and the human condition. As the lawyer grapples with Bartleby's unyielding passivity, he finds himself questioning the very nature of work and purpose in a society that values productivity above all else. In this thought-provoking novella, ...

Immerse yourself in the profound reflections on conflict and sacrifice as suggested by the title "Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War." This podcast delves into the themes of valor, tragedy, and the human experience during times of strife, offering listeners a rich tapestry of poetic and narrative explorations. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting you to engage with diverse voices that capture the complexities of war and its aftermath. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the multifaceted nature of conflict and its impact on society ...

Explore the profound complexities of conflict and the human experience in "Selections from Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War." This podcast delves into the emotional landscapes shaped by the Civil War, inviting listeners to reflect on the myriad perspectives that emerge from the chaos of battle. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of poems and narratives that capture the essence of war through personal stories, vivid imagery, and historical context. These unique explorations reveal not just the events of the war but also the moods and meditations ...

The Novella Masterworks Collection gathers seventeen classic short novels and novellas from world literature.

Immerse yourself in a world where deception and self-presentation weave a complex tapestry of human interaction, as suggested by the title Confidence-Man: His Masquerade. This podcast delves into themes of identity, morality, and the intricate dance between sincerity and artifice. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore the nuances of human behavior through a rotating collection of narratives that challenge perceptions and provoke thought. The stories range from sharp cultural satire to profound philosophical explorations, all reflecting the timeless ...

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.

Few things, even in literature, can really be said to be unique — but Moby Dick is truly unlike anything written before or since. The novel is nominally about the obsessive hunt by the crazed Captain Ahab of the book’s eponymous white whale. But interspersed in that story are digressions, paradoxes, philosophical riffs on whaling and life, and a display of techniques so advanced for its time that some have referred to the 1851 Moby Dick as the first “modern” novel.(Summary by Stewart Wills)

White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War by Herman Melville is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores life aboard a U.S. Navy frigate during the 19th century. The story follows a sailor known as White Jacket, who narrates his experiences and observations of ship life, from the harsh discipline to the camaraderie among the crew. Melville vividly depicts the physical and moral challenges faced by sailors, critiquing naval practices such as flogging and the oppressive hierarchy aboard the ship. Through White Jacket's journey, the novel reflects broader themes of individuality, freedom, and...

Moby-Dick, or The Whale by Herman Melville is a classic novel following Ishmael, a sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod. The ship is captained by Ahab, an obsessive and vengeful man seeking to kill Moby Dick, a massive white whale that previously maimed him. As the voyage progresses, Ahab’s relentless pursuit leads the crew into peril. The novel explores themes of fate, obsession, and humanity’s struggle against nature. With rich symbolism, philosophical depth, and detailed depictions of whaling life, Moby-Dick is a profound meditation on existence, culminating in a tragic and ...

MOBY DICK – HERMAN MELVILLEAudiolibro completo in italiano letto dalla voce dell’Oste della Locanda della Tormenta.La più grande caccia mai raccontata. Il capitano Achab sfida l’immensità dell’oceano e la leggendaria balena bianca in un viaggio senza ritorno.Tra tempeste, silenzi e abissi, Moby Dick diventa la metafora eterna dell’uomo contro il destino. In questa edizione integrale, la voce profonda e solenne della Locanda della Tormenta restituisce tutta la potenza del capolavoro di Herman Melville: un romanzo d’avventura, filosofia e follia, che continua a parlare al cuore...

Herman Melville, born in 1819 in New York City, led a life filled with adventure, literary exploration, and contemplation. His early experiences as a sailor aboard whaling ships provided the inspiration for his most famous work, "Moby-Dick," a literary masterpiece that would later secure his place in literary history. Melville's writings delve into profound themes such as obsession, the human condition, morality, and the conflict between man and nature.

Herman Melville's life and writings continue to resonate with readers, inviting them into a world of adventure, philosophy, and introspection. His works inspire deep reflection on the human condition and the mysteries of existence. Melville's legacy as a literary pioneer, exploring the depths of the human psyche and confronting existential questions, remains enduring. His contribution to American literature and his ability to capture the essence of human experience make him a figure of profound significance in literary history.

Wellingborough Redburn is a fifteen-year-old from the state of New York, with only one dream to run away to sea. However, when he does fulfil this long-held fantasy, he quickly finds that reality as a cabin boy is far harsher than he ever imagined. Mocked by the crew on board the Highlander for his weakness and bullied by the vicious and merciless sailor Jackson, Wellingborough must struggle to endure the long journey from New York to Liverpool.

SEA STORIES tells the entire tale. You will find excerpts of some of the most famous nautical stories of all time. Most of us have passed through a period of life during which we have ardently longed to be, if not actually a rover, a buccaneer, or a pirate, at least and really a sailor!

In those houses which are strictly double houses that is, where the hall is in the middle the fireplaces usually are on opposite sides; so that while one member of the household is warming himself at a fire built into a recess of the north wall, say another member, the former's own brother, perhaps, may be holding his feet to the blaze before a hearth in the south wall the two thus fairly sitting back to back. Is this well? Be it put to any man who has a proper fraternal feeling. Has it not a sort of sulky appearance?

Herman Melville's "Israel Potter" is the fictionalised tale of a man who really did fight in the American Revolution, a man who lived a life of very real adventure. After fighting in the revolution, he went on to be a part of the newly established United States Navy, ended up serving as a secret courier for Benjamin Franklin.

Captain Ahab's quest for the white whale is a timeless epic - a thrilling tale of vengeance and obsession, and a searing parable about humanity lost in a universe of moral ambiguity.Inspired by true events, Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is a work of astonishing psychological depth.It is perhaps the greatest sea story ever told and one of the great classics of literature.'Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell's heart I stab at thee; for hate's sake I spit my last breath at thee...'