Plots And Characters In The Fiction And Narrative Poetry Of Herman Melville
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A comprehensive reference work for scholars and enthusiasts of American literature, this volume by Robert L. Gale presents a detailed guide to the plots and characters found throughout Herman Melville's fiction and narrative poetry. It chronicles the full breadth of Melville's literary output — from the seafaring adventures of Typee and Moby-Dick to the introspective verse of Clarel — providing concise plot summaries and character analyses in an accessible, encyclopaedic format. Gale's work illustrates the remarkable scope of Melville's imagination, cataloguing hundreds of characters and story threads with scholarly precision. An indispensable companion for anyone undertaking a serious study of one of America's greatest nineteenth-century authors.
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear, some fading. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
A comprehensive reference work for scholars and enthusiasts of American literature, this volume by Robert L. Gale presents a detailed guide to the plots and characters found throughout Herman Melville's fiction and narrative poetry. It chronicles the full breadth of Melville's literary output — from the seafaring adventures of Typee and Moby-Dick to the introspective verse of Clarel — providing concise plot summaries and character analyses in an accessible, encyclopaedic format. Gale's work illustrates the remarkable scope of Melville's imagination, cataloguing hundreds of characters and story threads with scholarly precision. An indispensable companion for anyone undertaking a serious study of one of America's greatest nineteenth-century authors.
