The life of Herman Melville -- Melville and his times -- Moby Dick -- Typee -- Billy Budd, sailor (an inside narrative) -- Bartleby, the scrivener -- Melville's place in literature -- Works -- Filmography -- Chronology.
Summary:
"A biography of writer Herman Melville that describes his era, his major works--especially Moby Dick, his life, and the legacy of his writing"--Provided by publisher.
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