EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 19 MIN
Billy Budd Chapters 5-7
from The Herman Melville Library · host Herman Melville
In which the tale unfolds against a backdrop of naval mutiny and uneasy discipline, introducing the steadfast Captain Vere, whose calm and contemplative nature commands silent respect aboard the Indomitable. Amidst tales of rumour and the rough everyday of ship life, we meet the enigmatic master-at-arms Claggart, a man whose sombre presence and mysterious past cast a subtle shadow over the ship’s lower decks.
What this episode covers
In which the tale unfolds against a backdrop of naval mutiny and uneasy discipline, introducing the steadfast Captain Vere, whose calm and contemplative nature commands silent respect aboard the Indomitable. Amidst tales of rumour and the rough everyday of ship life, we meet the enigmatic master-at-arms Claggart, a man whose sombre presence and mysterious past cast a subtle shadow over the ship’s lower decks.
NOW PLAYING
Billy Budd Chapters 5-7
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.