Billy Budd
Herman Melville
Billy Budd, a paragon of simple goodness and virile beauty, is press-ganged into the crew of HMS Indomitable in 1797, soon after the mutiny in the British fleet. Billy is popular with everyone on board except Claggart, the master-at-arms, a depraved and wicked man. His malice towards Billy results in a death, a court-martial and an execution at sea.
Author - Herman Melville.
Narrator - Simon Jones.
Published Date - Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
Billy Budd, a paragon of simple goodness and virile beauty, is press-ganged into the crew of HMS Indomitable in 1797, soon after the mutiny in the British fleet. Billy is popular with everyone on board except Claggart, the master-at-arms, a depraved and wicked man. His malice towards Billy results in a death, a court-martial and an execution at sea. Author - Herman Melville. Narrator - Simon Jones. Published Date - Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Language:
English
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