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This unique introduction explores Herman Melville as he described himself in Billy Budd-"a writer whom few know." Moving beyond the recurring depiction of Melville as the famous author of Moby-Dick, this book traces his development as a writer while providing the basic tools for successful critical reading of his novels.

  • Offers a brief introduction to Melville, covering all his major works
  • Showcases Melville's writing process through his correspondence with Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Provides a clear sense of Melville's major themes and preoccupations
  • Focuses on Typee, Moby-Dick, and Billy Budd in individual chapters
  • Includes a biography, summary of key works, interpretation, commentary, and an extensive bibliography.

Herman Melville: An Introduction

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This unique introduction explores Herman Melville as he described himself in Billy Budd-"a writer whom few know." Moving beyond the... Read more

    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 27/12/2007
    ISBN13: 9781405131582, 978-1405131582
    ISBN10: 1405131586

    Number of Pages: 256

    Non Fiction , ELT & Literary Studies , Education

    Description

    This unique introduction explores Herman Melville as he described himself in Billy Budd-"a writer whom few know." Moving beyond the recurring depiction of Melville as the famous author of Moby-Dick, this book traces his development as a writer while providing the basic tools for successful critical reading of his novels.

    • Offers a brief introduction to Melville, covering all his major works
    • Showcases Melville's writing process through his correspondence with Nathaniel Hawthorne
    • Provides a clear sense of Melville's major themes and preoccupations
    • Focuses on Typee, Moby-Dick, and Billy Budd in individual chapters
    • Includes a biography, summary of key works, interpretation, commentary, and an extensive bibliography.

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