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Examines the life and work of a writer who spent much of his career in obscurity. Herman Melville is known as one of America's greatest novelists, short story writers, and poets. This book includes essays on Melville's major stories, poems, and novels; a biography; illustrations; reviews; bibliographies; a chronology; a genealogy; and more.

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An excellent resource for scholars of Melville and for undergraduates and graduate students. - Choice ""Filled with solid information...useful...will meet the needs of most school libraries."" - School Library Journal

Critical Companion to Herman Melville

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    A Hardback by Carl E. Rollyson, Lisa Paddock, April Gentry

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      Publication Date: 10/30/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780816064618, 978-0816064618
      ISBN10: 081606461X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Examines the life and work of a writer who spent much of his career in obscurity. Herman Melville is known as one of America's greatest novelists, short story writers, and poets. This book includes essays on Melville's major stories, poems, and novels; a biography; illustrations; reviews; bibliographies; a chronology; a genealogy; and more.

      Trade Review
      An excellent resource for scholars of Melville and for undergraduates and graduate students. - Choice ""Filled with solid information...useful...will meet the needs of most school libraries."" - School Library Journal

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