R. M. Ballantyne: The Coral Island

Cover: 9789357276696 | The Coral Island | R. M. Ballantyne | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023

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The coral island is a book by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne that was published in 1857. The tale follows the exploits of three lads who are marooned on a South Pacific island after being the only survivors of a shipwreck. It was one of the first works of young adult literature to feature only young adult heroes. The book first went on sale in late 1857 and has never been out of print. It is a typical Robinsonade, a type of fiction influenced by Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The significance of hierarchy and leadership is one of the novel's key themes, along with the civilizing influence of Christianity and 19th-century imperialism in the South Pacific. The dystopian novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, published in 1954, was inspired by it and flipped the morals of Ballantyne's The Coral Island; whereas in Ballantyne's tale, the children meet evil, in Lord of the Flies evil resides within them. The book was regarded as a classic for primary school students in the UK around the turn of the 20th century, and it was frequently included on high school reading lists in the US.

Über den Autor

R. M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish author known for his adventure novels, particularly for young readers. Ballantyne's literary career took off with his first major work, ""Coral Island"" (1858), which became a classic of children's literature, telling the story of shipwrecked boys on a deserted island.
His writing often featured themes of adventure, survival, and moral lessons, appealing to the Victorian fascination with exploration and the natural world. Throughout his career, he published over 100 books, including titles like ""The Gorilla Hunters."" Ballantyne's works, including ""Up in the Clouds,"" often featured themes of adventure, survival, and moral lessons, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with exploration. His ability to transport readers into fantastical worlds remains influential today. Ballantyne's stories not only entertained but also instilled values of courage, friendship, and resilience in young readers. His vivid depictions of adventure continue to inspire generations, ensuring his place in the canon of children's literature.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2023
Genre:	Importe , Philosophie
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9789357276696
ISBN-10:	9357276696
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Ballantyne, R. M.
Hersteller:	DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	229 x 152 x 15 mm
Von/Mit:	R. M. Ballantyne
Erscheinungsdatum:	01.01.2023
Gewicht:	0,402 kg