The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket

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The narrative follows Arthur Gordon Pym, a young man who stows away on the whaling ship Grampus, leading to a series of harrowing adventures including shipwreck, mutiny, and encounters with cannibalism. Rescued by the Jane Guy, Pym and sailor Dirk Peters venture further south, facing hostile natives before returning to the sea. The story evolves from a conventional maritime adventure into a bizarre and enigmatic tale, culminating in an abrupt ending as they journey toward the South Pole, leaving readers questioning the nature of their experiences.