Publisher's Synopsis
Arthur Gordon Pym: A Romance is a novel written by the famous American author Edgar Allan Poe in 1898. It is a fictional story that follows the adventures of the young protagonist, Arthur Gordon Pym, who embarks on a perilous journey to the South Pole. The novel begins with Pym's childhood, where he develops a fascination with the sea and ships. After a series of events, he sets sail with his friend, Augustus, on a whaling ship called the Grampus. As they embark on their journey, they encounter various challenges, including a mutiny, a storm, and a shipwreck. Pym and Augustus eventually find themselves stranded on a deserted island, where they encounter a group of indigenous people. They manage to escape and are rescued by a passing ship, but their troubles are far from over. The ship is hijacked by a group of mutineers, and Pym is forced to confront the horrors of cannibalism. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure and survival, filled with suspenseful plot twists and vivid descriptions of the harsh realities of life at sea. It has been praised for its imaginative storytelling and its exploration of themes such as isolation, madness, and the darker aspects of human nature. Overall, Arthur Gordon Pym: A Romance is a classic work of American literature that continues to captivate readers with its haunting and unforgettable tale of one man's journey into the unknown.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.
