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This reference work covers both Herman Melville's life and writings. It includes a biography and detailed information on his works, on the important themes contained therein, and on the significant people and places in his life. The appendices include suggestions for further reading of both literary and cultural criticism, an essay on Melville's lasting cultural influence, and information on both the fictional ships in his works and the real-life ones on which he sailed.
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- ISBN 9781476676326
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476642710
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This reference work covers both Herman Melville's life and writings. It includes a biography and detailed information on his works, on the important themes contained therein, and on the significant people and places in his life. The appendices include suggestions for further reading of both literary and cultural criticism, an essay on Melville's lasting cultural influence, and information on both the fictional ships in his works and the real-life ones on which he sailed.
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This reference work covers both Herman Melville's life and writings. It includes a biography and detailed information on his works, on the important themes contained therein, and on the significant people and places in his life. The appendices include suggestions for further reading of both literary and cultural criticism, an essay on Melville's lasting cultural influence, and information on both the fictional ships in his works and the real-life ones on which he sailed.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Herman Melville?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism
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How long is Herman Melville and how many pages does it have?
Herman Melville has 243 page(s)
Is Herman Melville part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series McFarland Companions to 19th Century Literature
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Herman Melville?
Corey Evan Thompson
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Herman Melville is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476676326) and pdf(ISBN 9781476642710)
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