Verlag:
John Wiley & Sons Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35967687
EAN: 9781405131575
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Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Fr, 13.11.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
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Beschreibung
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.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Kelley Wyn
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2007
Format
- Buch (Hardcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 248