Author: John Verissimo
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 146787034X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
From the imagination of Captain John Verissimo comes a stunning nautical fantasy adventure that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Verissimo utilizes his twenty-six years on the ocean to take you on a journey you will not soon forget. The Adventures of Noah Melville: The Wizard of Time is the first of a series which begins in a small town full of folklore, legends, and unsolved mysteries. There, you will meet and come to know three inspiring young teensNoah, Carly, and Simonwho together set out to find the legendary ghost ship, Dark Spirit, and its evil wizard, which holds the key to Carlys past. Before long, with the help of their mentor, Cappy, a renowned boat builder, the young teens find themselves flying through time, over a hundred years into the past, at the helm of an old schooner they had brought back to life. In the midst of battling pirates, they come face-to-face with the evil wizard. Carly, who possesses unimaginable magical powers, not only finds the key to her past, but also to her heart. With Noah and Simon standing by her side, the wizard reveals where her gift came from but makes the mistake of second-guessing just how powerful a gift this is. Within moments of attacking their ship, the wizard learns firsthand just how formidable Carly can be. In the midst of this all-out battle, yet another surprise comes walking out on deck that will change their lives forever.
The Adventures of Noah Melville
Author: John Verissimo
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 146787034X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
From the imagination of Captain John Verissimo comes a stunning nautical fantasy adventure that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Verissimo utilizes his twenty-six years on the ocean to take you on a journey you will not soon forget. The Adventures of Noah Melville: The Wizard of Time is the first of a series which begins in a small town full of folklore, legends, and unsolved mysteries. There, you will meet and come to know three inspiring young teensNoah, Carly, and Simonwho together set out to find the legendary ghost ship, Dark Spirit, and its evil wizard, which holds the key to Carlys past. Before long, with the help of their mentor, Cappy, a renowned boat builder, the young teens find themselves flying through time, over a hundred years into the past, at the helm of an old schooner they had brought back to life. In the midst of battling pirates, they come face-to-face with the evil wizard. Carly, who possesses unimaginable magical powers, not only finds the key to her past, but also to her heart. With Noah and Simon standing by her side, the wizard reveals where her gift came from but makes the mistake of second-guessing just how powerful a gift this is. Within moments of attacking their ship, the wizard learns firsthand just how formidable Carly can be. In the midst of this all-out battle, yet another surprise comes walking out on deck that will change their lives forever.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 146787034X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
From the imagination of Captain John Verissimo comes a stunning nautical fantasy adventure that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Verissimo utilizes his twenty-six years on the ocean to take you on a journey you will not soon forget. The Adventures of Noah Melville: The Wizard of Time is the first of a series which begins in a small town full of folklore, legends, and unsolved mysteries. There, you will meet and come to know three inspiring young teensNoah, Carly, and Simonwho together set out to find the legendary ghost ship, Dark Spirit, and its evil wizard, which holds the key to Carlys past. Before long, with the help of their mentor, Cappy, a renowned boat builder, the young teens find themselves flying through time, over a hundred years into the past, at the helm of an old schooner they had brought back to life. In the midst of battling pirates, they come face-to-face with the evil wizard. Carly, who possesses unimaginable magical powers, not only finds the key to her past, but also to her heart. With Noah and Simon standing by her side, the wizard reveals where her gift came from but makes the mistake of second-guessing just how powerful a gift this is. Within moments of attacking their ship, the wizard learns firsthand just how formidable Carly can be. In the midst of this all-out battle, yet another surprise comes walking out on deck that will change their lives forever.
HERMAN MELVILLE Ultimate Collection: 50+ Adventure Classics, Philosophical Novels & Short Stories
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 5539
Book Description
HERMAN MELVILLE Ultimate Collection: 50+ Adventure Classics, Philosophical Novels & Short Stories is truly a treasure trove for lovers of Melville's work. This comprehensive collection includes iconic titles such as Moby-Dick, Typee, Billy Budd, and Bartleby, the Scrivener, showcasing Melville's mastery of both adventure narratives and deep philosophical themes. Readers will be captivated by Melville's intricate storytelling, rich character development, and exploration of existential questions that continue to resonate today. Each work in this collection offers a unique perspective on the human condition and the complexities of life, making it a must-read for any literature enthusiast. Melville's blend of adventure and introspection creates a compelling literary experience that is both timeless and thought-provoking. The collection also includes lesser-known gems that are sure to delight readers with their profound insights and engaging narratives. HERMAN MELVILLE Ultimate Collection is a priceless addition to any bookshelf, offering a glimpse into the brilliant mind of one of America's greatest literary figures.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 5539
Book Description
HERMAN MELVILLE Ultimate Collection: 50+ Adventure Classics, Philosophical Novels & Short Stories is truly a treasure trove for lovers of Melville's work. This comprehensive collection includes iconic titles such as Moby-Dick, Typee, Billy Budd, and Bartleby, the Scrivener, showcasing Melville's mastery of both adventure narratives and deep philosophical themes. Readers will be captivated by Melville's intricate storytelling, rich character development, and exploration of existential questions that continue to resonate today. Each work in this collection offers a unique perspective on the human condition and the complexities of life, making it a must-read for any literature enthusiast. Melville's blend of adventure and introspection creates a compelling literary experience that is both timeless and thought-provoking. The collection also includes lesser-known gems that are sure to delight readers with their profound insights and engaging narratives. HERMAN MELVILLE Ultimate Collection is a priceless addition to any bookshelf, offering a glimpse into the brilliant mind of one of America's greatest literary figures.
Herman Melville's Moby-Dick
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0791093638
Category : Mer - Récits américains - Histoire et critique
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Herman Melville was already considered to be a successful author when he wrote Moby-Dick in just under two years. Yet despite his earlier success, the novel was widely misunderstood by its 19th-century readers, who expected a more traditional adventure novel. Today Moby-Dick is considered to be an undisputed classic, and many believe it to be the epitome of the great American novel. With an unforgettable cast of characters, inluding the mad Captain Ahab, Melville skillfully documents the Pequod crew's tragic hunt for the great white whale. The full-length essays presented in Herman Melville's Moby Dick, Updated Edition provide expert commentary on the huge canvas of symbols themes, and subjects presented in this novel, as well as an introduction, a chronology, a bibliography, and an index, that will help students navigate confidently through Melville's masterpiece.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0791093638
Category : Mer - Récits américains - Histoire et critique
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Herman Melville was already considered to be a successful author when he wrote Moby-Dick in just under two years. Yet despite his earlier success, the novel was widely misunderstood by its 19th-century readers, who expected a more traditional adventure novel. Today Moby-Dick is considered to be an undisputed classic, and many believe it to be the epitome of the great American novel. With an unforgettable cast of characters, inluding the mad Captain Ahab, Melville skillfully documents the Pequod crew's tragic hunt for the great white whale. The full-length essays presented in Herman Melville's Moby Dick, Updated Edition provide expert commentary on the huge canvas of symbols themes, and subjects presented in this novel, as well as an introduction, a chronology, a bibliography, and an index, that will help students navigate confidently through Melville's masterpiece.
Herman Melville
Author: Hershel Parker
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801881855
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1010
Book Description
Traces Melville's life from his childhood in New York, through his adventures abroad as a sailor, to his creation of "Moby-Dick," and forty years later, to his death, in obscurity.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801881855
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1010
Book Description
Traces Melville's life from his childhood in New York, through his adventures abroad as a sailor, to his creation of "Moby-Dick," and forty years later, to his death, in obscurity.
Melville's Evermoving Dawn
Author: John Bryant
Publisher: Kent State University Press
ISBN: 9780873385626
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
This collection of analytical essays is the result of several conferences throughout 1991, the centennary of Herman Melville's death. They survey the past and present of Melville Studies and suggest directions for the future.
Publisher: Kent State University Press
ISBN: 9780873385626
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
This collection of analytical essays is the result of several conferences throughout 1991, the centennary of Herman Melville's death. They survey the past and present of Melville Studies and suggest directions for the future.
The Adventures of Noah Melville
Author: John Verissimo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781467870351
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the imagination of Captain John Verissimo comes a stunning nautical fantasy adventure that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Verissimo utilizes his twenty-six years on the ocean to take you on a journey you will not soon forget. The Adventures of Noah Melville: The Wizard of Time is the first of a series which begins in a small town full of folklore, legends, and unsolved mysteries. There, you will meet and come to know three inspiring young teens-Noah, Carly, and Simon-who together set out to find the legendary ghost ship, Dark Spirit, and its evil wizard, which holds the key to Carly's past. Before long, with the help of their mentor, Cappy, a renowned boat builder, the young teens find themselves flying through time, over a hundred years into the past, at the helm of an old schooner they had brought back to life. In the midst of battling pirates, they come face-to-face with the evil wizard. Carly, who possesses unimaginable magical powers, not only finds the key to her past, but also to her heart. With Noah and Simon standing by her side, the wizard reveals where her gift came from but makes the mistake of second-guessing just how powerful a gift this is. Within moments of attacking their ship, the wizard learns firsthand just how formidable Carly can be. In the midst of this all-out battle, yet another surprise comes walking out on deck that will change their lives forever.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781467870351
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the imagination of Captain John Verissimo comes a stunning nautical fantasy adventure that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Verissimo utilizes his twenty-six years on the ocean to take you on a journey you will not soon forget. The Adventures of Noah Melville: The Wizard of Time is the first of a series which begins in a small town full of folklore, legends, and unsolved mysteries. There, you will meet and come to know three inspiring young teens-Noah, Carly, and Simon-who together set out to find the legendary ghost ship, Dark Spirit, and its evil wizard, which holds the key to Carly's past. Before long, with the help of their mentor, Cappy, a renowned boat builder, the young teens find themselves flying through time, over a hundred years into the past, at the helm of an old schooner they had brought back to life. In the midst of battling pirates, they come face-to-face with the evil wizard. Carly, who possesses unimaginable magical powers, not only finds the key to her past, but also to her heart. With Noah and Simon standing by her side, the wizard reveals where her gift came from but makes the mistake of second-guessing just how powerful a gift this is. Within moments of attacking their ship, the wizard learns firsthand just how formidable Carly can be. In the midst of this all-out battle, yet another surprise comes walking out on deck that will change their lives forever.
Herman Melville's Moby-Dick
Author: Michael J. Davey
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317797302
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
No book is more central to the study of nineteenth-century American literature than Herman Melville's Moby-Dick; or The Whale. First published it 1851, it still speaks powerfully to readers today. Combining reprinted documents with clear introductions for student readers, this volume examines the contexts of and critical responses to Melville's work. It draws together: *an introduction to the contexts in which Melville was writing and relevant contextual documents, including letters *chronology of key facts and dates *critical history and extracts from early reviews and modern criticism *fully annotated key passages from the novel *a list of biblical allusions *an annotated guide to further reading. Extensive cross-references link contextual information, critical materials and passages from the novel providing a wide-ranging view of the work and ensuring a successful and enjoyable encounter with the world of Moby-Dick.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317797302
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
No book is more central to the study of nineteenth-century American literature than Herman Melville's Moby-Dick; or The Whale. First published it 1851, it still speaks powerfully to readers today. Combining reprinted documents with clear introductions for student readers, this volume examines the contexts of and critical responses to Melville's work. It draws together: *an introduction to the contexts in which Melville was writing and relevant contextual documents, including letters *chronology of key facts and dates *critical history and extracts from early reviews and modern criticism *fully annotated key passages from the novel *a list of biblical allusions *an annotated guide to further reading. Extensive cross-references link contextual information, critical materials and passages from the novel providing a wide-ranging view of the work and ensuring a successful and enjoyable encounter with the world of Moby-Dick.
Omoo
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
"Following the commercial and critical success of his first book, Typee, Herman Melville continued his series of South Seas adventure-romances with Omoo. Melville's second book chronicles the narrator's involvement in a mutiny aboard a South Seas whaling vessel, his incarceration in a Tahitian jail, and then his wanderings as an omoo, or rover, on the island of Eimeo (Moorea). Based on Melville's personal experience as a sailor on a South Pacific whaleship, Omoo is a first-person account of life as a sailor during the nineteenth century, filled with colorful characters and detailed descriptions of the far-flung locales of Polynesia."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
"Following the commercial and critical success of his first book, Typee, Herman Melville continued his series of South Seas adventure-romances with Omoo. Melville's second book chronicles the narrator's involvement in a mutiny aboard a South Seas whaling vessel, his incarceration in a Tahitian jail, and then his wanderings as an omoo, or rover, on the island of Eimeo (Moorea). Based on Melville's personal experience as a sailor on a South Pacific whaleship, Omoo is a first-person account of life as a sailor during the nineteenth century, filled with colorful characters and detailed descriptions of the far-flung locales of Polynesia."--BOOK JACKET.
Melville and the Politics of Allusion
Author: John Joseph Staud
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
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Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2058
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2058
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