Herman Melville: An IntroductionWiley, 2008 M01 29 - 228 pages 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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Melvilles Life | 3 |
Agatha and the Invention of Narrative | 12 |
Typee and Omoo | 27 |
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