Herman Melville

Benito Cereno - Herman Melville

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Explore the depths of human nature and moral ambiguity with a collection of stories that delve into the complexities of authority, trust, and the shadows of the human psyche. The themes suggested by the title offer a rich exploration of power dynamics and the tension between appearance and reality. This podcast features a rotating selection of complete audiobooks, with a different narrative unfolding each week. Experience a wide array of perspectives, spanning various eras and styles, that illuminate the diverse facets of these intricate themes. Perfect for those seeking to satisfy their curio...

Auteur

Herman Melville

Categorie

Fiction

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Nieuwste aflevering

11 jul. 2026

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Benito Cereno - Herman Melville 27.06.2026 3:47:19

"Benito Cereno" by Herman Melville remains a powerful exploration of themes that continue to resonate today, including racism, the complexities of the slave trade, and the nature of reality versus representation. Set on an island off the coast of Chile, the story follows Captain Amaso Delano as he encounters the distressed Spanish slave ship, the San Dominick, and its enigmatic captain, Benito Cer...

Benito Cereno - Full Audiobook - Herman Melville 10.03.2026 3:47:19

On an island off the coast of Chile, Captain Amaso Delano, sailing an American sealer, sees the San Dominick, a Spanish slave ship, in obvious distress. Capt. Delano boards the San Dominick, providing needed supplies, and tries to learn from her aloof and disturbed captain, Benito Cereno, the story of how this ship came to be where she is. Dealing with racism, the slave trade, madness, the tension...

Chapter 14 - Benito Cerno - Herman Melville 10.08.2022 8:36