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Book Description |
| Redburn: His First Voyage is a semi-autobiographical novel by Herman Melville that follows young Wellingborough Redburn, a naïve and inexperienced boy from a respectable family who sets sail on his first voyage aboard a merchant ship bound for Liverpool. Expecting adventure and excitement, Redburn instead encounters the brutal realities of life at sea—harsh treatment, poverty, and disillusionment. Through his journey, he matures and gains a deeper understanding of human nature, class struggles, and the hardships of sailors. A coming-of-age tale filled with vivid descriptions of maritime life, this novel reflects Melville’s own youthful experiences at sea. |
About Author |
| Herman Melville |
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Herman Melville (1819–1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet, best known for his literary masterpiece Moby-Dick (1851). Born in New York City, Melville’s early life was marked by personal loss and economic hardship. He spent several years at sea in his youth, working aboard whaling ships, which deeply influenced his later works. Melville’s maritime experiences provided him with a rich understanding of life on the ocean, which became central to his writing. In addition to Moby-Dick, Melville wrote other notable works such as Typee (1846), Omoo (1847), Billy Budd, Sailor(published posthumously in 1924), and Bartleby, the Scrivener (1853). Although Moby-Dick was not fully appreciated during his lifetime, it is now considered one of the greatest American novels, known for its intricate exploration of fate, obsession, and the human condition. Melville faced a decline in popularity toward the end of his career, working as a customs inspector in New York City to support his family. After his death, his reputation was revived by critics and scholars who recognized the complexity and depth of his works, and he became a towering figure in American literature. |
