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White Jacket, Or The World In A Manofwar: Volume Five, Scholarly Edition (Melville)
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Herman Melville Wrote Whitejacket; Or, The World In A Manofwar During Two Months Of Intense Work In The Summer Of 1849. He Drew Upon His Memories Of Naval Life, Having Spent Fourteen Months As An Ordinary Seaman Aboard A Frigate As It Sailed The Pacific And Made The Homeward Voyage Around Cape Horn.Already That Same Summer Melville Had Written Redburn, And He Regarded The Books As Two Jobs, Which I Have Done For Moneybeing Forced To It, As Other Men Are To Sawing Wood. The Reviewers Were Not As Hard On Whitejacket As Melville Himself Was. The English Liked Its Praise Of British Seamen. The Americans Were More Interested In Melville'S Attack On Naval Abuses, Particularly Flogging, And His Advocacy Of Humanitarian Causes. Soon Melville Was Acclaimed The Best Sea Writer Of The Day.Part Autobiography, Part Epic Fiction, Whitejacket Remains A Brilliantly Imaginative Social Novel By One Of The Great Writers Of The Sea. This Text Of The Novel Is An Approved Text Of The Center For Editions Of American Authors (Modern Language Association Of America).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War? A: The main theme of White Jacket revolves around the critique of naval life, particularly focusing on the abuses within the naval system, such as flogging, while also highlighting humanitarian causes.
- Q: Who is the author of White Jacket, and what is his significance? A: The author is Herman Melville, a prominent American writer known for his deep explorations of the sea and human experience, making him one of the great writers of maritime literature.
- Q: Is White Jacket intended for casual readers or scholars? A: White Jacket is suitable for both casual readers and scholars, as it combines elements of autobiography with epic fiction, making it a rich text for literary analysis.
- Q: How many pages does the book White Jacket contain? A: The book contains 499 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes and narrative.
- Q: What edition of White Jacket is this listing for? A: This listing is for the first edition of White Jacket, published in 1970.
- Q: What is the condition of the book White Jacket being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in excellent condition and has not been previously owned.
- Q: What type of binding does the book White Jacket have? A: White Jacket is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and flexible for readers.
- Q: What is the historical context of White Jacket's publication? A: White Jacket was written in the summer of 1849, during a period when Melville drew on his personal experiences as a sailor, reflecting on the realities of naval life of that time.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of White Jacket? A: Readers can expect a richly detailed and imaginative writing style, characteristic of Melville, which blends narrative storytelling with social commentary.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews of White Jacket? A: Yes, the book received mixed reviews, with English critics appreciating its praise of British seamen, while American reviewers were more focused on Melville's critical stance against naval abuses.