Herman Melville

White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War

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White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War by Herman Melville is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores life aboard a U.S. Navy frigate during the 19th century. The story follows a sailor known as White Jacket, who narrates his experiences and observations of ship life, from the harsh discipline to the camaraderie among the crew. Melville vividly depicts the physical and moral challenges faced by sailors, critiquing naval practices such as flogging and the oppressive hierarchy aboard the ship. Through White Jacket's journey, the novel reflects broader themes of individuality, freedom, and...

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Herman Melville

Episodes

White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - The End 19.10.2023 6:35

93 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Cable And Anchor All Clear 19.10.2023 7:31

92 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - The Last Of The Jacket 19.10.2023 11:36

91 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Smoking-Club In A Man-Of-War, With Scenes On The Gun-Deck Drawing Near Home 19.10.2023 14:56

90 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - The Manning Of Navies 19.10.2023 27:09

LXXXIX - The Social State In A Man-Of-War 18.10.2023 8:27

LXXXVIII - Flogging Through The Fleet 18.10.2023 10:13

LXXXVII - Old Ushant At The Gangway 18.10.2023 12:37

LXXXVI - The Rebels Brought To The Mast 18.10.2023 5:08

LXXXV - The Great Massacre of the Beards 18.10.2023 20:52

84 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Man-Of-War Barbers 18.10.2023 13:59

LXXXIII - A Man-Of-War College 18.10.2023 13:02

LXXXII - What Remains Of A Man-Of-War's Man After His Burial At Sea 18.10.2023 3:16

LXXXI - How They Bury A Man-Of-War's Man At Sea 18.10.2023 2:50

LXXX - The Last Stitch 18.10.2023 7:53

LXXIX - How Man-Of-War's Men Die At Sea 18.10.2023 8:36

LXXVIII - Dismal Times In The Mess 18.10.2023 6:14

LXXVII - The Hospital In A Man-Of-War 18.10.2023 19:09

LXXVI - The Chains 18.10.2023 9:08

LXXV - "Sink, Burn, And Destroy."--Printed Admiralty Orders In Time of War 18.10.2023 12:44

LXXIV - The Main-Top At Night 18.10.2023 21:51

LXXIII - Night And Day Gambling In A Man-Of-War 18.10.2023 13:12

LXXII - "Herein Are The Good Ordinances Of The Sea, Which Wise Men, Who Voyaged Round The World, Gave To Our Ancestors, And Which Constitute 18.10.2023 16:47

LXXI - The Genealogy Of The Articles Of War 18.10.2023 7:53

LXX - Monthly Muster Round The Capstan 18.10.2023 13:25