Herman Melville: An Introduction

Wyn Kelley

Herman Melville: An Introduction
Format
Hardback
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
27 December 2007
Pages
248
ISBN
9781405131575

Herman Melville: An Introduction

Wyn Kelley

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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