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.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 248
Edition: 1
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 27 Dec 2007
ISBN 10: 1405131578
ISBN 13: 9781405131575