Publisher's Synopsis
Arthur Gordon Pym: A Romance is a novel written by the famous American author Edgar Allan Poe and published in 1898, after his death. The book tells the story of Arthur Gordon Pym, a young man who embarks on a dangerous and thrilling journey across the seas. The novel begins with Pym's childhood and his desire to explore the unknown. He eventually stows away on a ship, the Grampus, which sets sail for the South Seas. The crew of the ship is made up of a diverse group of men, and Pym quickly finds himself in the middle of a mutiny. The ship is eventually taken over by the mutineers, and Pym and a few others are left stranded on a small island. Pym and his companions are eventually rescued by another ship, the Jane Guy, which is also headed to the South Seas. However, the journey is far from smooth, and the crew faces many challenges and dangers, including encounters with hostile natives, treacherous weather, and even a giant sea monster. As the journey continues, Pym becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of finding a mysterious land called Tsalal, which he believes holds the key to his ultimate destiny. The crew eventually reaches Tsalal, but what they find there is not what they expected. Arthur Gordon Pym: A Romance is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of exploration, survival, and the human desire for discovery. It is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the natural world and the dangers of life at sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
