Publisher's Synopsis
Arthur Gordon Pym: A Romance is a novel written by the renowned American author Edgar Allan Poe and published in 1898. The book is a fictional account of the adventures of a young man named Arthur Gordon Pym, who sets out on a voyage to the South Seas.The novel is divided into three parts. The first part of the book tells the story of Pym's voyage on the ship Grampus, which is headed to the South Seas. During the voyage, the crew encounters a series of disasters, including a mutiny, a storm, and an attack by a giant squid. Pym and a few other survivors are eventually rescued by a passing ship.The second part of the book tells the story of Pym's second voyage, this time on the ship Jane Guy. The crew of the Jane Guy discovers a group of natives living on an island, but their peaceful encounter turns violent when the natives attack the ship. Pym and a few other survivors are once again rescued by a passing ship.The third part of the book tells the story of Pym's final journey, this time with a friend named Dirk Peters. The two men set out on a journey to find the South Pole, but they encounter a series of strange and terrifying events along the way.Throughout the novel, Poe explores themes of adventure, survival, and the unknown. The book is considered one of Poe's most important works and has been praised for its vivid imagery and suspenseful plot.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.
