The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade (Oxford World's Classics)

The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade (Oxford World's Classics)

by HermanMelville (Author), TonyTanner (Editor), JohnDugdale (Editor)

Synopsis

Male, female, deft, fraudulent, constantly shifting: which of the 'masquerade' of passengers on the Mississippi steamboat Fidele is 'the confidence man'? The central motif of Melville's last and most 'modern' novel can be seen as a symbol of American cultural history. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Published: 09 Oct 2008

ISBN 10: 0199554854
ISBN 13: 9780199554850