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Herman Melville
Traces Melville's life from his childhood in New York, through his adventures abroad as a sailor, to his creation of "Moby-Dick," and forty years later, to his death, in obscurity.
Herman Melville: 1819-1851
Traces Melville's life from his childhood in New York, through his adventures abroad as a sailor, to his creation of "Moby-Dick," and forty years later, to his death, in obscurity.
Critical Companion to Herman Melville
Critical Companion to Herman Melville examines the life and work of a writer who spent much of his career in obscurity.
Herman Melville: 1851-1891
Through prodigious archival research into hundreds of family letters and diary entries, newly discovered newspaper articles, and marginalia from books that Melville owned, Parker vividly recreates the last four decades of Melville's life, episode after episode unknown to previous biographers. Illustrations.
The Value of Herman Melville
This book explores the writings of Herman Melville across his career and examines the distinctive qualities of his style.
Herman Melville's Moby-Dick
Herman Melville was already considered to be a successful author when he wrote Moby-Dick in just under two years. Yet despite his earlier success, the novel was widely misunderstood by its 19th-century readers, who expected a more traditional adventure novel. Today Moby-Dick is considered to be an undisputed classic, and many believe it to be the epitome of the great American novel. With an unforgettable cast of characters, inluding the mad Captain Ahab, Melville skillfully documents the Pequod crew's tragic hunt for the great white whale. The full-length essays presented in Herman Melville's Moby Dick, Updated Edition provide expert commentary on the huge canvas of symbols themes, and subjects presented in this novel, as well as an introduction, a chronology, a bibliography, and an index, that will help students navigate confidently through Melville's masterpiece.
The Complete Works of Herman Melville
The Complete Works of Herman Melville is a comprehensive collection of the renowned author's literary masterpieces. Melville's writing style is characterized by intricate prose, rich symbolism, and a deep exploration of philosophical themes. The collection includes iconic works such as Moby-Dick, considered one of the greatest novels in American literature, as well as lesser-known gems like Billy Budd. Melville's works often delve into the complexities of human nature, morality, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world, making them timeless classics that continue to resonate with readers today. The Complete Works of Herman Melville is a must-read for literature enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the brilliance of a literary giant. Melville's unique perspective and enduring relevance make this collection a valuable addition to any library.
Herman Melville
A comprehensive exploration of Melville's formative years, providing a new biographical foundation for today's generations of Melville readers Herman Melville: A Half Known Life, Volumes 1 and 2, follows Herman Melville's life from early childhood to his astonishing emergence as a bestselling novelist with the publication of Typee in 1846. These volumes comprise the first half of a comprehensive biography on Melville, grounded in archival research, new scholarship, and incisive critical readings. Author John Bryant, a distinguished Melville scholar, editor, critic, and educator, traces the events and experiences that shaped the many-stranded consciousness of one of literature’s greatest wr...
Moby Dick
In Herman Melville's classic tale of revenge, Ishmael tells his story of becoming a whaler on the Pequod. When Ishmael and his unexpected friend Queequeg join Captain Ahab's hunt for Moby Dick, the voyage of a lifetime turns into tragedy. The adventures of sailing the seas on the hunt for the great white whale is retold in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Melville's Moby Dick. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-8.
The Recognition of Herman Melville
Reviews and early appraisals: 1846-76 -- Academic neglect and prophecies of renown: 1884-1912 -- The Melville Revival: 1917-32 -- Academic recognition: 1938-67.
