THE BOOK OF PIRATES: 70+ Adventure Classics Legends & True History of the Notorious Buccaneers

Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Alexandre Dumas, Daniel Defoe, L. Frank Baum, James Fenimore Cooper, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Hope Hodgson, Frederick Marryat, Howard Pyle, Walter Scott, F. Scott Fitzgerald, J.M. Barrie, Harry Collingwood, G. A. Henty, Arthur Conan Doyle, W. H. G. Kingston, Robert E. Howard, J. Allan Dunn, R.M. Ballantyne, John Esquemeling, Harold MacGrath, Ralph D. Paine, Stanley Lane-Poole, Charles Boardman Hawes, Richard Le Gallienne, Joseph Lewis French, Charles Ellms, Jack London, Jules Verne, Captain Charles Johnson, Currey E. Hamilton, J. D. Jerrold Kelley

Publisher: DigiCat

Summary

THE BOOK OF PIRATES: 70+ Adventure Classics, Legends & True History of the Notorious Buccaneers offers a treasure trove of narratives that sail through the tumultuous waters of pirate lore, blending fact with fiction in a collection as diverse as the seven seas. Within its pages, readers will find a rich amalgamation of literary styles, from the gothic and romantic to the realistic and speculative, all centered around the enigmatic allure of piracy. This anthology not only showcases the high-seas adventures from the likes of famous characters but also delves into the darker, lesser-known accounts of real pirates, thereby offering a comprehensive look at pirate mythology and history. The inclusion of seminal works alongside rare tales gives this collection a unique breadth, illuminating the multifaceted nature of pirate literature. The contributing authors, editors, and compilers, from Jules Verne to F. Scott Fitzgerald, bring together a mosaic of backgrounds, each adding their distinctive hue to the pirate narrative. Their collective works reflect significant movements in literature—romanticism, realism, adventure fiction—and serve to highlight the enduring fascination with piracy across different eras and cultures. Many of these authors were pioneers in their own right, their stories echoing the broader cultural, historical, and literary contexts of their times, thus facilitating a rich dialogue within the anthology's pages about courage, treachery, freedom, and the high seas. By diving into THE BOOK OF PIRATES, readers are invited to embark on an epic journey that spans the globe and the human imagination. This anthology is not merely a collection of tales but a vessel for exploration, offering unprecedented access to the diverse interpretations and manifestations of piracy in literature. For scholars, aficionados of adventure fiction, and anyone intrigued by the lore of buccaneers, this compilation is an educational odyssey that promises to enrich and inspire. Its collective voice champions the spirit of adventure and the unfathomable depths of the human psyche, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

Available since: 12/12/2023.

Print length: 11081 pages.

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