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Herman Melville: An Introduction (Blackwell Introductions to Literature)
Herman Melville An Introduction - Blackwell Introductions to Literature
Author: 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. —
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  • 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.
ISBN-13: 9781405131575
ISBN-10: 1405131578
Publication Date: 2/8/2008
Pages: 248
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Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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