James Fenimore Cooper: Sea Adventure Novels (eBook)
1328 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700484-4 (EAN)
James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851), an eminent figure in American literature, is best recognized for his historical romances of frontier and Native American life. Born in Burlington, New Jersey, and raised in the frontier town of Cooperstown, New York, his experiences in the early American wilderness informed much of his narrative artistry. He attended Yale University but did not complete his studies. Prior to settling into his writing career, Cooper joined the U.S. Navy, which provided him with the maritime knowledge evident in his sea adventure tales. His literary career commenced with 'Precaution' (1820), a novel of manners that failed to garner much attention. It was the success of 'The Spy' (1821), a tale about the American Revolution, that earned him notable acclaim. However, Cooper's reputation is primarily anchored in 'The Leatherstocking Tales,' a series of five novels including 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1826), which remains his most celebrated work. These stories feature the iconic character Natty Bumppo, a white frontiersman raised by Native Americans. Cooper's vivid depictions of nature, his commentary on the encroachment of civilization on wilderness, and exploration of the theme of manifest destiny positioned him as a central figure in the American Romantic movement. 'James Fenimore Cooper: Sea Adventure Novels' encompasses his maritime fiction where Cooper employs his naval experience to dramatic effect, crafting tales that reflect the complexities of the human condition and the tumult of the high seas. His works are characterized by a deep moral concern and keen observation, marking him as a pioneering artist in American literature and setting a benchmark for future novelists.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.5.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller |
Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Spielen / Lernen ► Abenteuer / Spielgeschichten | |
Schlagworte | 19th Century American Literature • adventure novels for youth • age of sail literature • American Literature • black sails • Captain Johnson • Castle Federation • classic nautical fiction • Early American Days • frontier romance • Game of Thrones • historical sea adventures • Historical Sea Tale • How I Became a Pirate • James Fenimore Cooper classics • maritime fiction • maritime novels • nautical adventure • New York Landowners • On Stranger Tides • Pirate Encounter • pirate latitudes • Pirates of the Caribbean • pirate tales for teens • sailing stories • Sea Adventure Collection • Treasure Island • Under the Black Flag • U.S. Navy Influence • young adult sea tales |
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