Herman Melville - Libros y biografía

Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is a novel by Herman Melville considered an outstanding work of Romanticism and the American Renaissance. Ishmael narrates the monomaniacal quest of Ahab, captain of the whaler...

Moby Dick; or, The Whale is a novel by American writer Herman Melville, published in 1851 during the period of the American Renaissance. Sailor Ishmael tells the story of the obsessive quest of Ahab,...

The Confidence-Man - Herman Melville - On April Fool's Day in 1856, a shape-shifting grifter boards a Mississippi riverboat to expose the pretenses, hypocrisies, and self-delusions of his fellow passengers....

Sailor Ishmael tells the story of the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaler the Pequod, for revenge on Moby Dick, the white whale which on the previous whaling voyage destroyed his ship and severed...

In Herman Melville's 'White Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War,' readers are taken on a vivid and detailed journey through life onboard a United States navy ship. Melville's literary style in this...

Herman Melville's 'The Confidence-Man' is a complex and thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of deception, morality, and human nature. Set aboard a Mississippi steamboat, the book follows the...

Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is a novel by Herman Melville, first published in 1851. It is considered to be one of the Great American Novels and a treasure of world literature. The story tells the adventures...

When Israel Potter leaves his plough to fight in the American Revolution, he's immediately thrown into the Battle of Bunker Hill, where he receives multiple wounds. However, this does not deter him, and...

Pierre Glendinning is 19 years old and the heir of an old manor in the state of New York. Although already engaged to Lucy Tartan, he is more than thrilled when he meets his illegitimate half-sister Isabel...

Redburn is a semi-autobiographical novel concerning the sufferings of a refined youth among coarse and brutal sailors and the seedier areas of Liverpool. This theme of a youth confronted by realities...

Timoleon is a rare collection of Melville's best poems and contains more than 40 of his lyrical writings.

Omoo: A Narrative of the South Seas (pronounced OH-moo) is Herman Melville's sequel to Typee, and, as such, was also autobiographical. After leaving Nuku Hiva, the main character ships aboard a whaling...

The Piazza Tales is a collection of short stories by Herman Melville. It contains the following stories: The Piazza Bartleby Benito Cereno The Lightning-Rod Man The Encantadas The Bell-Tower

White-Jacket is a novel that perfectly reflects on the American naval life of the 19th century and is widely based on his own experiences when he sailed on the USS United States as a seaman.

Clarel: A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land is an American epic poem by Herman Melville, published in two volumes in 1876. Clarel is the longest poem in American literature, stretching to almost 18,000...

Mardi is Melville's first pure fiction work (while featuring fictional narrators, his previous novels were heavily autobiographical). It details (much like Typee and Omoo) the travelings of an American...

Melville's semi-autobiographical story of the life in the South Seas is based on his three-week stay on the Marquesa Islands where he was captivated by "the Savages." Typee was Melville's literary breakthrough...

This novel, the last one that Melville wrote, is set on a Mississippi steamer on April Fool's Day. A Young man, the devil in disguise, enters the steamer and during its voyage down the mighty river he...

In Herman Melville's 'Redburn: His First Voyage', readers are taken on a captivating narrative of a young sailor's first journey at sea. Melville's literary style in this novel is rich in vivid descriptions...

Herman Melville's 'Bartleby the Scrivener A Story of Wall-Street' is a novella that explores themes of alienation, individualism, and the dehumanizing effects of the modern workplace. Written in a straightforward...

In Herman Melville's novel 'White-Jacket,' readers are taken on a seafaring adventure that explores themes of morality, authority, and individualism. The book is written in the style of a maritime narrative,...

Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick; Or, The Whale' is a classic masterpiece of American literature, blending elements of adventure, philosophy, and natural history. The book follows the journey of Captain Ahab...

The Essential H. Melville - 9 Books in One Volume is a comprehensive collection that showcases the literary genius of Herman Melville. The book includes notable works such as Moby-Dick, Bartleby, The...

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE TALES OF THE SEA" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: White-Jacket; or, The World in a Man-of-War is a memoir of a year spent...

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE CONFIDENCE-MAN (Modern Classics Series)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Confidence-Man is an ambiguous figure who...

Herman Melville's 'I and My Chimney' is a literary work that showcases his signature style of writing, characterized by a blend of humor, social criticism, and philosophical introspection. The story follows...

Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick' is an iconic adventure classic that delves deep into themes of obsession, revenge, and the complexities of human nature. The novel follows the journey of Captain Ahab as...

In 'Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War' by Herman Melville, readers are immersed in a collection of poems that depict the American Civil War from a unique and introspective perspective. Melville's literary...

This carefully crafted ebook: "MOBY DICK (Modern Classics Series)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Moby-Dick by Herman Melville: first published in 1851,...

Herman Melville's 'The Confidence-Man' is a complex and thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of deception, morality, and human nature. Set aboard a Mississippi steamboat, the book follows the...