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WhiteJacket; or, The World in a ManofWar: Volume Five (Melville),Used
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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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- Q: What is the main theme of White-Jacket by Herman Melville? A: The main theme of White-Jacket revolves around the critique of naval practices, particularly the inhumane treatment of sailors, such as flogging, while also highlighting the experiences of life at sea.
- Q: How many pages does White-Jacket contain? A: White-Jacket contains a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of White-Jacket have? A: This edition of White-Jacket is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was White-Jacket published? A: White-Jacket was published on November 22, 2000.
- Q: Is White-Jacket suitable for readers interested in classic literature? A: Yes, White-Jacket is categorized as a classic and is suitable for readers interested in classic literature and significant historical narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of White-Jacket? A: The author of White-Jacket is Herman Melville.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of White-Jacket? A: Readers can expect a writing style that is a mix of autobiography and epic fiction, characterized by rich descriptions and profound social commentary.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or additional content? A: This edition does not specify any illustrations or additional content; it mainly focuses on the text of the novel.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Is White-Jacket an Approved Text by any organizations? A: Yes, the text of White-Jacket is an Approved Text of the Center for Editions of American Authors, affiliated with the Modern Language Association of America.