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Young Arthur Gordon Pym, a stowaway on the New England whaler Grampus, finds himself a reluctant traveller on an astonishing journey. The only book written by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1838, describes the amazing exploits and discoveries of Pym and his companions as they face violent mutinies, become stranded in an open boat, come across a corpse-filled ghost ship, cannibals, and enormous polar bears as they get closer to the South Pole's icy barriers. This captivating story—dubbed "Poe's best work" by internationally renowned novelist Jorge Luis Borges—had a significant impact on the writings of Herman Melville, Jules Verne, and others. It will appeal to fans of Poe and maritime enthusiasts alike.