The Jolly Roger Tales: 60+ Pirate Novels, Treasure-Hunt Tales & Sea Adventures
By Captain Charles Johnson, Howard Pyle, Ralph D. Paine, Charles Ellms, Currey E. Hamilton, John Esquemeling, J. D. Jerrold Kelley, Stanley Lane-Poole, Daniel Defoe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Walter Scott, Richard Le Gallienne, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Jules Verne, Charles Boardman Hawes, James Matthew Barrie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frederick Marryat, R. M. Ballantyne, Charles Dickens, L. Frank Baum, J. Allan Dunn, Robert E. Howard, James Fenimore Cooper, Alexandre Dumas, William Hope Hodgson, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Harold MacGrath, Harry Collingwood, W. H. G. Kingston, G. A. Henty & Joseph Lewis French
- Release Date: 2017-10-06
- Genre: Action & Adventure
Description
The 'The Jolly Roger Tales: 60+ Pirate Novels, Treasure-Hunt Tales & Sea Adventures' serves as a treasure chest of maritime narratives, uniting a spectrum of voices that sail across various oceans of literary styles and epochs. This anthology not only recounts high-seas adventures but also plumbs the depths of human ambition, camaraderie, and betrayal. From swashbuckling pirates to stoic adventurers seeking untold treasures, the collection showcases an eclectic range of storytelling, including poetic prose, historical accuracies, and thrilling fictions. Among its myriad styles, the collection includes pivotal works that have shaped the genre of nautical literature and influenced countless subsequent works. The backgrounds of the authors and editors featured in this anthology are as diverse as the stories themselves. Figures such as Daniel Defoe and Robert Louis Stevenson bring their iconic, historically rooted narratives that have cemented their works within the canons of English literature, while others like Edgar Allan Poe and Jules Verne offer their trademark narratives infused with dark romanticism and visionary adventures, respectively. Collectively, these authors contribute to a historical and cultural conversation about the romance and realities of the sea—a theme they explore in ways that continue to resonate through time and across literary borders. 'The Jolly Roger Tales' invites readers to embark on an expansive voyage through high tides and tempestuous journeys. As much educational as it is entertaining, the anthology presents an invaluable opportunity to explore multiple perspectives on sea adventures and pirate tales, from the fantastical to the historical. It offers a unique lens through which new and seasoned readers alike can appreciate the enduring allure of the pirate narrative and its impact on broader cultural and historical discourses. For anyone fascinated by the complexities of maritime lawlessness and the lure of the unknown, this collection promises rich insights and endless excitement.
