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Melville
His World And Work
by Andrew Delbanco
ISBN: 0375403140
ISBN-13: 9780375403149
Format: Hardcover
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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."
-- Kirkus
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
Published date: 2005
Size: 6.75 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1.04 pounds
Pages: 415
Publisher's 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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Andrew Delbanco
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Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2005. 416 pages with index. ISBN: 0375403140. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 4¾" - 9¾" tall. Herman Melville. ( more information) Offered by Highway Book Shop (Canada)
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Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2005. Perfect, NEW, signed by the author, (not inscribed) on the title page. An important Melville literary criticism.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Wayward Books (United States)
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Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2005. Perfect, NEW, signed by the author, (not inscribed) on the title page. An important Melville literary criticism.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Wayward Books (United States)
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