Description
Author Laurie Robertson- Lorant
Publisher Spinner Publications; First Edition (June 21, 2005)
Binding paperback
Condition new
Summary
a sequence of thirty-seven persona poems fusing fact and fiction, reality and imagination, profundity and humor. Biographer-poet Laurie Robertson-Lorant creates a vivid poetic memoir of Herman Melville, the adventurous sailor and author of Typee, Moby-Dick, Benito Cereno, Billy Budd and many other works of prose and poetry. Imagine Melville talking with Frederick Douglass about whaling, witness his erotice adventures in the South Seas, hear what the gossips say about him, see him comparying notes on history and politics with George Orwell in the belly of a whale.
The Man Who Lived Among the Cannibals: Poems in the Voice of Herman Melville by Laurie Robertson-Lorant is a captivating collection that brings to life the adventurous spirit and profound reflections of Herman Melville, author of Moby-Dick. Written in Melville's voice, these imaginative and historically grounded poems explore his experiences, encounters, and inner thoughts during his travels through the South Seas. Rich with maritime imagery and philosophical undertones, the poems capture Melville's fascination with cultures far removed from his own, his struggle with the dichotomy of civilization and savagery, and his quest for self-discovery. This book is perfect for lovers of literary history, poetry enthusiasts, and readers fascinated by the interplay between fact and fiction in shaping iconic narratives.