Herman Melville - An Introduction (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2007
First published:	February 2008
Authors:	W. Kelley
Dimensions:	241 x 162 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-1-4051-3157-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > 19th century Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4051-3157-8
Barcode:	9781405131575

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