A Student's Guide to Herman Melville |
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| Author:
| Diorio, Mary Ann L. |
| Series title: | Understanding Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-2435-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $30.93 |
Book Description:
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Herman Melville is one of the most important writers in the history of American literature and author of one of the greatest novels ever written, Moby Dick. The career of this literary giant is examined here, offering accessible insight for young readers. Each work is placed in historical and biographical context, with special emphasis placed on curriculum-related works, including his masterpiece, Moby Dick, along with Billy Budd, several of his short stories, including "Bartleby the...
More DescriptionHerman Melville is one of the most important writers in the history of American literature and author of one of the greatest novels ever written, Moby Dick. The career of this literary giant is examined here, offering accessible insight for young readers. Each work is placed in historical and biographical context, with special emphasis placed on curriculum-related works, including his masterpiece, Moby Dick, along with Billy Budd, several of his short stories, including "Bartleby the Scrivener," and several of his poetic works.