Herman Melville

by Wyn Kelley

Book Overview

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.

Offers a brief introduction to Melville, covering all his major works
Showcases Melville's writing process through his correspondence with Nathaniel Hawthorne
Provides a clear sense of Melville's major themes and preoccupations
Focuses on Typee, Moby-Dick, and Billy Budd in individual chapters
Includes a biography, summary of key works, interpretation, commentary, and an extensive bibliography.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405131586
• ISBN13: 9781405131582
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"