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Melville : his world and work /

Chronicles the life and career of American author Herman Melville, uncovering autobiographical elements in his diverse works, discussing the historical and cultural implications of his writing, and assessing his accomplishments as a writer.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Delbanco, Andrew, 1952-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Knopf, [2005]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Melville, Herman, > 1819-1891.
Melville, Herman.
Novelists, American > 19th century > Biography.
Literature and society > United States > History > 19th century.
Social problems in literature.
Romanciers américains > 19e siècle > Biographies.
Littérature et société > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Problèmes sociaux dans la littérature.
Literature and society.
Novelists, American.
United States.
1800-1899
Biographies.
Biography.
History.
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Summary:Chronicles the life and career of American author Herman Melville, uncovering autobiographical elements in his diverse works, discussing the historical and cultural implications of his writing, and assessing his accomplishments as a writer.
Physical Description:xxiii, 415 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-388) and index.
ISBN:0375403140
9780375403149