Billy Budd, sailor / Melville, Herman

Powerful tale of innocence victimized by harsh reality on the high seas.

Through Billy Budd, a sailor sentenced to death after striking his false accusor, Melville explores the difference between earthly and divine justice.

Herman Melville's classic novel "Billy Budd, Sailor," with introduction, chronology of the author's life, timeline of events, critical analysis, explanatory and textual notes, and discussion questions.