| Description |
x, 192 pages ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Student companions to classic writers, 1522-7979 |
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Student companions to classic writers. 1522-7979
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| Contents |
The life of Herman Melville -- Melville's contributions to American literature -- Early narratives of adventure, romance, and rites of passage : from Typee to White jacket -- "The great art of telling the truth" in Moby-Dick -- The ambiguities of Pierre -- The Piazza tales -- Other magazine tales -- Deconstructing The confidence-man -- Melville as poet: Battle-pieces and Clarel -- Making peace : Billy Budd |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 -- Criticism and interpretation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| LC no. |
2006031866 |
| ISBN |
0313334994 alkaline paper |
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