Herman Melville
Herman Melville by Elizabeth Hardwick, published by Viking Adult on June 5, 2000, is a first edition that spans 176 pages. This book presents the life story of Herman Melville, the author renowned for Moby-Dick, and offers an analysis of his writings. It explores his experiences as a deckhand on a whaleship and delves into his feelings of bitterness regarding the public’s reception of his most significant work.
Readers will find a detailed examination of Melville’s literary contributions alongside insights into his personal struggles and the context of his time. The narrative not only recounts his life events but also reflects on the broader implications of his work and legacy. This edition serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in Melville’s life and the themes present in his writings.
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The life story of the author of Moby-Dick furnishes an analysis of all of Melville’s writings and depicts his days as a whaleship deckhand and his bitterness over the public’s failure to embrace his master work, Moby-Dick. 25,000 first printing.
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