Mr. Midshipman Easy (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Sea Adventure NovelBy Frederick Marryat
Length16h 3m
About this audiobook
First published in 1836, Mr. Midshipman Easy is among the most spirited of Frederick Marryat's naval novels, combining picaresque adventure, social satire, and comedy of education. Its young hero, Jack Easy, goes to sea armed with abstract notions of universal equality learned from his eccentric father, only to encounter the practical hierarchies, dangers, and absurdities of naval life during the Napoleonic era. Marryat's style is brisk, anecdotal, and theatrical, rich in technical seamanship yet animated by comic dialogue and moral irony. Marryat wrote from unusually deep experience. A distinguished Royal Navy officer who served in the wars against Napoleonic France and later became one of the founders of English nautical fiction, he knew both the discipline and the humanity of shipboard society. His fiction often transforms lived professional knowledge into narrative, and in this novel his skepticism toward impractical philosophy is tempered by affection for youthful independence and courage. This book is recommended to readers interested in maritime literature, historical fiction, and the comic novel. It offers adventure without solemnity, satire without cynicism, and a vivid portrait of the navy as both institution and school of character.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length16 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Battle of the Strong (Annotated)
25Chapter Twenty Two.
2Introduction
26Chapter Twenty Three.
3Synopsis
27Chapter Twenty Four.
4Historical Context
28Chapter Twenty Five.
5Chapter Two.
29Chapter Twenty Six.
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6Chapter Three.
30Chapter Twenty Seven.
7Chapter Four.
31Chapter Twenty Eight.
8Chapter Five.
32Chapter Twenty Nine.
9Chapter Six.
33Chapter Thirty.
10Chapter Seven.
34Chapter Thirty One.
11Chapter Eight.
35Chapter Thirty Two.
12Chapter Nine.
36Chapter Thirty Three.
13Chapter Ten.
37Chapter Thirty Four.
14Chapter Eleven.
38Chapter Thirty Five.
15Chapter Twelve.
39Chapter Thirty Six.
16Chapter Thirteen.
40Chapter Thirty Seven.
17Chapter Fourteen.
41Chapter Thirty Eight.
18Chapter Fifteen.
42Chapter Thirty Nine.
19Chapter Sixteen.
43Chapter Forty.
20Chapter Seventeen.
44Chapter Forty One.
21Chapter Eighteen.
45Analysis
22Chapter Nineteen.
46Reflection
23Chapter Twenty.
47Memorable Quotes
24Chapter Twenty One.
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