A companion to Herman Melville /
In a series of 35 original essays, this Companion demonstrates the relevance of Melville's works in the twenty-first century. Presents 35 original essays by scholars from around the world, representing a range of different approaches to Melville. Considers Melville in a global context, and look...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
| Published: |
Malden, MA ; Oxford :
Blackwell Pub.,
2006.
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| Series: | Blackwell companions to literature and culture ;
41. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | In a series of 35 original essays, this Companion demonstrates the relevance of Melville's works in the twenty-first century. Presents 35 original essays by scholars from around the world, representing a range of different approaches to Melville. Considers Melville in a global context, and looks at the impact of global economies and technologies on the way people read Melville. Takes account of the latest and most sophisticated scholarship, including postcolonial and feminist perspectives. Locates Melville in his cultural milieu, revising our views of his politics on race, gender and democracy. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxvii, 582 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781405171946 1405171944 9781405122313 1405122315 9781405164313 140516431X 9780470996782 0470996781 1119117909 9781119117902 1782686932 9781782686934 9786610743599 6610743592 |