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

19 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - The Jacket Aloft 18.10.2023 8:53

18 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - A Man-of-War Full As A Nut 18.10.2023 4:04

17 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Away! Second, Third, and Fourth Cutters, Away! 17.10.2023 7:31

16 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - General Training In A Man-of-War 17.10.2023 20:05

14 - A Draught In A Man-of-War; 15 - A Salt-Junk Club In A Man-of-War, With A Notice To Quit 17.10.2023 29:36

13 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - A Man-of-War Hermit In A Mob 17.10.2023 7:55

12 - The Good or Bad Temper of Men-of-War's Men, In a Great Degree, Attributable to Their Particular Stations and Duties Aboard Ship 17.10.2023 15:04

11 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - The Pursuit of Poetry Under Difficulties 17.10.2023 11:40

9 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Of The Pockets That Were In The Jacket; 10 - From Pockets To Pickpockets 17.10.2023 11:38

8 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Selvagee Contrasted With Mad-Jack 17.10.2023 11:33

7 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Breakfast, Dinner, And Supper 17.10.2023 7:37

5 - Jack Chase on a Spanish Quarter-Deck; 6 - The Quarter-Deck Officers, Warrant Officers, and Berth-Deck Underlings Of A Man-of-War; Where 17.10.2023 30:31

4 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Jack Chase 17.10.2023 13:30

3 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - A Glance At The Principal Divisions, Into Which A Man-of-War's Crew Is Divided 17.10.2023 13:47

2 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Homeward Bound 17.10.2023 4:54

1 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Preface and The Jacket 17.10.2023 7:03