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Herman Melville's Moby-Dick

By Davey, Michael J.

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Herman Melville's Moby-Dick

By Davey, Michael J.

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No book is more central to the study of nineteenth-century American literature than Herman Melville's Moby-Dick; or The Whale. First published it 1851, it still speaks powerfully to readers today. Combining reprinted documents with clear introductions for student readers, this volume examines the contexts of and critical responses to Melville's work. It draws together: *an introduction to the contexts in which Melville was writing and relevant contextual documents, including letters *chronology of key facts and dates *critical history and extracts from early reviews and modern criticism *fully annotated key passages from the novel *a list of biblical allusions *an annotated guide to further reading. Extensive cross-references link contextual information, critical materials and passages from the novel providing a wide-ranging view of the work and ensuring a successful and enjoyable encounter with the world of Moby-Dick.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
208
Release Date:
2003-11-01
Publication Date:
2003-09-18
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0415247705
ISBN13:
9780415247702
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
431 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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