Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile by Herman Melville
"Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the character of Israel Potter, a soldier and a patriotic American, who becomes estranged from his homeland during the Revolutionary War and confronts various adventures and hardships during his long exile in England. The novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and the often stark realities of war and displacement. At thestart of the novel, the reader is introduced to Israel Potter's birthplace in the rugged landscapes of Berkshire, Massachusetts. The narrative describes the natural beauty of the area and hints at the difficulties that Israel will later face. Despite his idyllic childhood, Israel's early life is marked by familial conflicts and unrequited love, leading him to leave his home in search of greater opportunities. His journey begins with a series of youthful adventures that lead him into the heart of the Revolutionary War, setting the stage for further trials as he navigates his way through personal and national strife while ultimately longing for a return to his home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 |
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| Title | Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Potter |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Dave Maddock, Mary Meehan and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Potter, Israel, 1744-1826? -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15422 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 235 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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