Melville
His World And Work
by Andrew Delbanco
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Editions of Melville
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Alfred a Knopf Inc |
Date 2005 |
Price $1.75 |
 Good |
Publisher Notes
A compelling portrait of one of America's leading literary luminaries chronicles the life and career of the quintessentially American author Herman Melville, tracing his life and literary career to uncover autobiographical elements in his diverse works, discussing the historical and cultural implications of his writing, and assessing his accomplishments as a writer.
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"A graceful, sympathetic portrait of a writer all but forgotten in his day, but now seen as central to understanding the American character."
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