Presents a biography of nineteenth-century author Herman Melville, and traces his rise and eventual decline in both critical and popular reception against the backdrop of 19th-century America.
Biography of nineteenth century author Herman Melville, drawing upon newly discovered family letters to present information on his life from childhood, to his sojourns at sea, to his inconsistent career as a writer.
Explores the topic of rebellion in various genres---novels, short fiction, poetry, drama, and films---from a broad range of different critical perspectives.
Explores the themes and symbolism of Herman Melville's "Moby Dick," the story of a sea captain on a vengeful quest to slay the legendary white whale known as Moby Dick.
Contains a collection of short novels by Herman Melville, with critical explanatory annotation, and includes the stories: "Bartleby, "The Scrivener", "Billy Budd", and "Benito Cereno.".
Fourteen-year-old Ishmael Leseur is certain that his name is the cause of his unhappy school life as the victim of the worst bully in his class, but when a new boy arrives, he shows Ishmael that things could be different.
Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of Herman Melville's "Moby Dick", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.
