Melville’s Reviewers: British and American, 1846-1891

Melville's Reviewers: British and American, 1846-1891 is a book written by Hugh W. Hetherington that explores the critical reception of Herman Melville's works in the 19th century. The book examines the reviews of Melville's books by both British and American reviewers during the period from 1846 to 1891. Hetherington analyzes the different reactions to Melville's writing, including the mixed reviews of his early works, the negative reception of his later works, and the eventual recognition of his literary genius. The book also delves into the cultural and historical context of the reviews, including the social and political climate of the time. Through a thorough analysis of the reviews, Hetherington provides insight into the literary landscape of the 19th century and the evolution of Melville's reputation as a writer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.