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The Complete Works of Herman Melville: Novels, Short Stories, Poems & Essays. Enriched edition. With Adventure Classics, Sea Tales & Philosophical Works
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- Nombre de pages5364
- FormatePub
- ISBN859-65--4767890-8
- EAN8596547678908
- Date de parution26/11/2023
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille6 Mo
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurGOOD PRESS
Résumé
The Complete Works of Herman Melville: Novels, Short Stories, Poems & Essays is an expansive collection that encapsulates the multifaceted genius of Melville, a pivotal figure in American literature. This compendium showcases his rich narrative style, characterized by intricate symbolism, philosophical depth, and profound explorations of human nature and the sublime. Within the pages, readers will find renowned novels such as Moby-Dick, alongside a tapestry of short stories and poetry that reflect 19th-century concerns of existentialism, identity, and the clash between civilization and nature, all set against the backdrop of Melville's own seafaring experiences and tumultuous personal life.
Herman Melville, born in 1819, lived through tumultuous times that profoundly influenced his writing. With a career marked by initial commercial success and later critical obscurity, Melville's voyages, including whaling expeditions, deeply informed his literary themes, making his later works resonate with an authenticity rarely found in contemporary literature. His friendship with Nathaniel Hawthorne and engagement with philosophical inquiries into life and death provide context for his complex narratives and thematic preoccupations, solidifying his status as a trailblazer in literary modernism.
This comprehensive collection is essential for readers and scholars alike, as it offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore Melville's vast literary landscape. Whether delving into the gripping allegory of Moby-Dick or contemplating the existential musings of his essays, readers will gain insights into the human condition that remain strikingly relevant today. An invitation to reflect on the complexities of existence awaits within this masterful anthology. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Herman Melville, born in 1819, lived through tumultuous times that profoundly influenced his writing. With a career marked by initial commercial success and later critical obscurity, Melville's voyages, including whaling expeditions, deeply informed his literary themes, making his later works resonate with an authenticity rarely found in contemporary literature. His friendship with Nathaniel Hawthorne and engagement with philosophical inquiries into life and death provide context for his complex narratives and thematic preoccupations, solidifying his status as a trailblazer in literary modernism.
This comprehensive collection is essential for readers and scholars alike, as it offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore Melville's vast literary landscape. Whether delving into the gripping allegory of Moby-Dick or contemplating the existential musings of his essays, readers will gain insights into the human condition that remain strikingly relevant today. An invitation to reflect on the complexities of existence awaits within this masterful anthology. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
The Complete Works of Herman Melville: Novels, Short Stories, Poems & Essays is an expansive collection that encapsulates the multifaceted genius of Melville, a pivotal figure in American literature. This compendium showcases his rich narrative style, characterized by intricate symbolism, philosophical depth, and profound explorations of human nature and the sublime. Within the pages, readers will find renowned novels such as Moby-Dick, alongside a tapestry of short stories and poetry that reflect 19th-century concerns of existentialism, identity, and the clash between civilization and nature, all set against the backdrop of Melville's own seafaring experiences and tumultuous personal life.
Herman Melville, born in 1819, lived through tumultuous times that profoundly influenced his writing. With a career marked by initial commercial success and later critical obscurity, Melville's voyages, including whaling expeditions, deeply informed his literary themes, making his later works resonate with an authenticity rarely found in contemporary literature. His friendship with Nathaniel Hawthorne and engagement with philosophical inquiries into life and death provide context for his complex narratives and thematic preoccupations, solidifying his status as a trailblazer in literary modernism.
This comprehensive collection is essential for readers and scholars alike, as it offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore Melville's vast literary landscape. Whether delving into the gripping allegory of Moby-Dick or contemplating the existential musings of his essays, readers will gain insights into the human condition that remain strikingly relevant today. An invitation to reflect on the complexities of existence awaits within this masterful anthology. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Herman Melville, born in 1819, lived through tumultuous times that profoundly influenced his writing. With a career marked by initial commercial success and later critical obscurity, Melville's voyages, including whaling expeditions, deeply informed his literary themes, making his later works resonate with an authenticity rarely found in contemporary literature. His friendship with Nathaniel Hawthorne and engagement with philosophical inquiries into life and death provide context for his complex narratives and thematic preoccupations, solidifying his status as a trailblazer in literary modernism.
This comprehensive collection is essential for readers and scholars alike, as it offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore Melville's vast literary landscape. Whether delving into the gripping allegory of Moby-Dick or contemplating the existential musings of his essays, readers will gain insights into the human condition that remain strikingly relevant today. An invitation to reflect on the complexities of existence awaits within this masterful anthology. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
