Sena Jeter Naslund crafts novels that delve deeply into historical events and figures, imbuing them with a keen sense of detail and psychological depth. Her writing is known for its rich prose and its ability to bring the past to life for contemporary readers. Often focusing on female perspectives and the untold aspects of familiar narratives, she explores themes of longing, resilience, and identity. Her works offer compelling reads that provoke contemplation on the complexities of the human experience.
Una Spenser is sent away as a child to live in a lighthouse, but runs away to sea disguised as a cabin boy, going on to encounter disasters, murder, romance and marriage to Captain Ahab, whom the reader sees through Una's eyes before the white whale takes his leg and sends him mad.
From the opening line, "Captain Ahab was neither my first husband nor my last," you are drawn into the world of a masterful storyteller and a captivating female hero. Inspired by a passage in Melville's Moby-Dick, this tale stands on its own, showcasing the journey of Una Spenser, who escapes her tyrannical father on the violent Kentucky frontier for the tranquility of a New England lighthouse island. There, she finds herself in love with two young men. Disguised as a boy, Una secures a place on a whaling ship, confronting nature's power, death, and madness, while catching her first glimpse of Captain Ahab. Through Una's love for the tragically driven Ahab, the narrative explores a real, living marriage and offers a fresh perspective on the American experience. Readers are immediately immersed in a vibrant, uplifting story—a celebration of life. This novel has garnered significant acclaim, being a main selection of the Book of the Month Club, recognized by Time magazine as one of the top five novels of 1999, and selected as a Notable Book by the New York Times. It is also being reprinted in Australia and England and translated into several languages, including German, Hebrew, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Exploring the intricate dynamics of love and forgiveness, this collection of eight stories delves into the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of social issues like racial tensions and abuse. Each narrative reveals profound connections, such as a daughter recognizing her father's compassion, a wife confronting her husband's infidelity, and a poignant letter to an almost-lover that intertwines memory and emotion. Through these tales, themes of passion and heartbreak resonate, highlighting the journey of understanding oneself and others.
Through many twists and mysteries, Dr. Watson must find the key to a most baffling and urgent case whose solution turns on the identity of Holmes's one true love
This edition of The Louisville Review features a diverse collection of poetry, fiction, and essays from both emerging and established writers. It showcases a variety of voices and styles, reflecting contemporary themes and personal experiences. Readers can expect thought-provoking narratives and vivid imagery that explore the complexities of life, identity, and the human experience. The journal serves as a platform for literary expression, inviting readers to engage with the art of storytelling in its many forms.
Abenteuer, Aufbruch in ferne Welten und bahnbrechende Entdeckungen - das war Nantucket an der neuenglischen Küste, wo Walfänger ihre kostbare Fracht löschten und Seeleute aus aller Herren Länder verkehrten. Wo Kapitän Ahab Kräfte sammelte für seinen Kampf mit dem weißen Wal. Wo Una Spenser, die Heldin des Romans, ihre atemberaubende Geschichte erzählt.
Ein historischer Roman der Meisterklasse „Tue den Franzosen so viel Gutes, dass sie sagen können, ich hätte ihnen einen Engel geschickt.“ Diesen Rat gibt Maria Theresia, Kaiserin von Österreich, ihrer Tochter Maria Antonia mit auf den Weg, der sie im Alter von vierzehn Jahren nach Versailles führt. Doch edle Vorsätze allein schützen die junge Königin nicht vor den Schicksalsschlägen, die sie im Laufe ihres Lebens am französischen Hofe erwarten. Couragiert stellt sie sich den politischen, gesellschaftlichen und privaten Erschütterungen und reift von der strahlenden Königin zu einer starken Frau, die ihrem tragischen Schicksal mit erhobenem Haupt entgegensieht.
