The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym

About “The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym”

After returning to the United States, the narrator was encouraged by men in Richmond, Virginia, to share his story of adventures in the South Seas. He hesitated, citing personal reasons and a lack of a journal to recall details accurately. He feared his memory could not capture the events with enough precision to appear truthful. He also doubted that the public would believe his account, which included strange and unbelievable incidents. His lack of confidence in his writing skills further kept him from sharing his story.