The Man Without A Country
The story revolves around Philip Nolan, an American who renounces his citizenship after being accused of treason for aiding Aaron Burr's conspiracy. The narrative follows Nolan's life from 1807 to 1863, during which he is forced to wander the seas, never allowed to set foot in any country.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1863 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Short Story · 13,743 words
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I [Note 1] suppose that very few casual readers of the "New York Herald" of August 13, 1863, observed, [Note 2] in an obscure corner, among the "Deaths," the announcement, --
"NOLAN. Died, on board U. S. Corvette 'Levant,' [Note 3] Lat. 2° 11' S., Long. 131° W., on the 11th of May, PHILIP NOLAN."
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Short Story, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 13,743 words
- Structure: 1 section, 152 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set during the 19th century, it reflects historical events and societal attitudes of the time.
- Political Fiction — Explores themes of patriotism, national identity, and political consequences.
- Short Story — The narrative is concise and structured as a short story.
- Drama — Contains emotional and moral conflicts central to the protagonist's experience.
Tags
American Literature · Short Story · Historical Fiction · Philosophical · Psychological · War · Patriotism · Identity Crisis · Isolation · Exile · Treason · Loyalty
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