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Percival Keene

1842

Frederick Marryat

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Percival Keene

Frederick Marryat

1842

Adventure, British Literature, Novels

Published in 1842, 'Percival Keene' is a coming-of-age adventure novel by Frederick Marryat. It follows the titular character, an illegitimate son of a Royal Navy captain, as he navigates his identity and family dynamics during the Napoleonic Wars. The story features Percival's journey from a low-born seaman to a midshipman, highlighting his experiences with class distinctions, personal ambitions, and the challenges of youth. Notable for its vivid depictions of naval life and historical events, the novel combines humor and drama in Marryat's signature style.

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A novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Percival Keene, and his adve...

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Percival Keene is a coming-of-age adventure novel published in three volumes in 1842 by Frederick Marryat. The book foll...

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