| Herman Melville Contributor(s): Kelley, Wyn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405131578 ISBN-13: 9781405131575 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $113.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2008 Annotation: 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. Using the extraordinary "Agatha" correspondence with Nathaniel Hawthorne as a key to Melville's writing practices, beliefs, and inclinations, the volume introduces Melville as a writer who constantly reflected on his craft and experimented with new forms and genres. Arranged chronologically, the volume focuses on "Typee, Moby-Dick," and "Billy Budd," as well as other novels, short fiction, and poems, to explore Melville's distinctive narrative style. A biography, summaries of key works, interpretation, commentary, and an extensive bibliography are all included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Literary Criticism | American - General |
| Dewey: 813.3 |
| LCCN: 2007015879 |
| Series: Blackwell Introductions to Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.45" W x 9.46" (1.13 lbs) 248 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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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