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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym Nantucket, and Related Tales
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Edgar Allan Poe's only novel,
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
is a pivotal work in which Poe calls attention to the act of writing and to the problem of representing the truth. It is an archetypal American story of escape from domesticity tracing a young man's rite of passage through a series of terrible brushes with death during a fateful sea voyage. Included are eight related tales which further illuminate
Pym
by their treatment of persistent themesfantastic voyages, gigantic whirlpools, and premature burialsas well as its relationship to Poe's art and life.
About the Series:
For over 100 years
Oxford World's Classics
has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
is a pivotal work in which Poe calls attention to the act of writing and to the problem of representing the truth. It is an archetypal American story of escape from domesticity tracing a young man's rite of passage through a series of terrible brushes with death during a fateful sea voyage. Included are eight related tales which further illuminate
Pym
by their treatment of persistent themesfantastic voyages, gigantic whirlpools, and premature burialsas well as its relationship to Poe's art and life.
About the Series:
For over 100 years
Oxford World's Classics
has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.