The Sea Voyage Narrative
Author:   Robert Foulke
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415938945


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   21 December 2001
Format:   Paperback
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From The Odyssey to The Old Man and the Sea , the long tradition of sea voyage narratives is comprehensively explained here, including a full historical perspective supported by discussions of key texts. Whether the task is to find out more about Moby Dick or the sea voyage theme in general, this broad introduction is the first step.

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Author:   Robert Foulke
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9780415938945


ISBN 10:   0415938945
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   21 December 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Chronology Chapter One The Nature of Voyaging Chapter Two Navigation and the Oral Tradition: The Odyssey Chapter Three Voyages of Discovery: Columbus and Cook Chapter Four The Sea Quest: Moby-Dick and The Old Man and the Sea Chapter Five Voyages of Endurance: The Nigger of Narcissus Chapter Six Postscript: Voyage Narratives in the Twentieth Century Notes and References Bibliographic Essay Recommended Titles Index

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... rekindles any flagging interest on the part of long term fans of sea literature and encourages the beginner or casual reader to explore more thoroughly that literary field. Possibly the most valuable part of this book is the long bibliographical essay on sources and their locations in libraries, archives, and museums throughout the world. Readers will find here all the information they need to follow up on a particular area of interest. <br>- Sea History, Autumn 2003 <br>


... rekindles any flagging interest on the part of long term fans of sea literature and encourages the beginner or casual reader to explore more thoroughly that literary field. Possibly the most valuable part of this book is the long bibliographical essay on sources and their locations in libraries, archives, and museums throughout the world. Readers will find here all the information they need to follow up on a particular area of interest. - Sea History, Autumn 2003


Author Information

Robert Foulke is Professor Emeritus at Skidmore College. He is on the advisory board of the Oxford Encyclopedia ofMaritime History and is the editor of the Cambridge University Press edition of Joseph Conrad's The Mirror ofthe Sea

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