Herman Melville - E-book

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Herman Melville - ENG

An Introduction

Wyn Kelley

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ISBN:	9780470693278
Formato:	Page Fidelity
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Wiley Global Research (STMS)
Tema:	Crítica literaria
Subtema:	Norteamericana general
Año de publicación:	2008-04-15

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 Melvilles writing process through his correspondence with Nathaniel Hawthorne Provides a clear sense of Melvilles 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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