{"product_id":"9788461234851","title":"John Marr and other sailors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJohn Marr and Other Sailors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerman Melville, the celebrated author of *Moby Dick*, ventures into the realm of poetry with this collection of five dramatic monologues. Far from the maritime epics of his novels, *John Marr and Other Sailors* explores the solitary soul of the retired sailor, the burden  of failure, and the melancholy of memory. The reader will encounter an introspective work of great lyrical depth, where the sea serves as a backdrop to explore the human condition, loss, and the search for meaning after the storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is composed of five poetic monologues that give voice to different sailors, each facing their own internal shipwreck. The title poem, \"John Marr,\" introduces a former sailor who, after retiring to the prairie, feels strange and disconnected from his new environment, longing for the lost camaraderie of the sea. The other monologues explore figures equally marked by loneliness, disillusionment, or death. Inspired by the popular imitators of Robert Browning in America, Melville seeks to capture the confessional tone and unique voice of each character, creating a choral portrait of the experience of failure and quiet resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe loneliness and displacement of the sailor on land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and nostalgia as a refuge from an adverse present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFailure as a transformative experience rather than an end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for identity and belonging after a life at sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeath and mourning as silent traveling companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers of poetry who appreciate the work of the great American classics, as well as for followers of Herman Melville who wish to explore his lesser-known facet as a poet. It will also interest those looking for narrative, introspective poetry with a melancholic tone, a strong dramatic component, and a deep exploration of character psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and mature vision of Melville, far from adventure and focused on existential reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFive poetic monologues of great emotional intensity and lyrical beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn opportunity to discover the poetry of a universal author, often overshadowed by his prose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that invites re-reading and reflection on loneliness and the passage of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herman Melville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZUT EDICIONES,S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of *John Marr and Other Sailors* recovers a fundamental poetic work for understanding the literary evolution of Herman Melville. Its structure in monologues, inspired by the dramatic tradition, offers a unique reading experience that combines introspection with a restrained musicality. It is a wise choice for the reader who seeks quality poetry that is dense with meaning and far from the conventional, rewarding patience with deep emotional resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZUT EDICIONES,S.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407252185435,"sku":"9788461234851","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978846123485.jpg?v=1781851220","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788461234851","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}