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This novella is based on a true story, revolving around an American skipper's encounter with a mysteriously silent ship where power dynamics between the captain and the enslaved are not as they appear.

A sequel to 'Typee', this novel continues the South Sea adventures, following the narrator as he leaves the Marquesas Islands and explores the Society Islands, dealing with themes of colonialism and the missionary presence.

Set aboard a Mississippi River steamboat, various characters are deceived by a man of many guises, reflecting the themes of confidence and the nature of human trust and deception.

The novel follows the vengeful quest of Captain Ahab as he seeks the white whale, Moby Dick, who maimed him during their previous encounter.

This short story tells of a lawyer who hires a new scrivener, Bartleby, who gradually starts to refuse work saying, 'I would prefer not to,' and the ethical struggles that ensue.

The novel recounts the story of the young Wellingborough Redburn's voyage from New York to Liverpool on the merchant ship Highlander, and his disillusioning experiences with sea life.

Pierre, a young man from a wealthy New York family, faces a personal crisis that compels him to reevaluate his life after learning a dark family secret, leading to his eventual downfall.

Set aboard a British naval vessel, a young and innocent sailor, Billy Budd, faces a false accusation and the moral dilemmas surrounding the harsh maritime law.

The narrative follows the adventures and observations of a sailor, White-Jacket, aboard a US Navy ship, commenting on the brutal discipline and living conditions aboard the vessel.