Marryat, Frederick
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Born: July 10, 1792, London [Died] August 9, 1848. Langham, Norfolk. British naval officer and novelist. He joined the navy at the age of 14, and served at naval bases in the West Indies and the Mediterranean, where he achieved the rank of captain with distinction. He later used his experiences to write maritime novels full of humor and abundant anecdotes, such as The Naval Officer: or Scenes and Adventures in the Life of Frank Mildmay (1829) and Mr. Midshipman Easy (36). He also wrote adventure novels for children, such as Masterman Ready (41) and The Children of the New Forest (47). Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information |
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[生]1792.7.10. ロンドン [没]1848.8.9. ノーフォーク，ランガム イギリスの海軍軍人，小説家。 14歳で海軍に入り，西インド諸島や地中海の海軍基地に勤務，軍功を立てて大佐となった。のちにその経験を生かして，豊富な挿話とユーモアにあふれた海洋小説『海軍士官の冒険』 The Naval Officer: or Scenes and Adventures in the Life of Frank Mildmay (1829) ，『海軍見習士官イージー』 Mr. Midshipman Easy (36) などを発表。さらに『老水夫マスターマン・レディ』 Masterman Ready (41) や，『新生の森の子供たち』 The Children of the New Forest (47) など児童向けの冒険小説も書いた。 出典 ブリタニカ国際大百科事典 小項目事典ブリタニカ国際大百科事典 小項目事典について 情報 |
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