Herman Melville - Libros y biografía

Moby-Dick or, The Whale - Herman Melville - 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...

In Herman Melville's novel, 'The Confidence-Man,' readers are taken on a philosophical journey through the intricacies of human nature and deception. The book, written in a complex and allegorical style,...

Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" is a classic novel that delves into the themes of obsession, revenge, and the destructive power of nature. Written in the mid-19th century, the book is known for its complex...

This carefully crafted ebook: "MARDI (Modern Classics Series)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Mardi, and a Voyage Thither details the traveling of an American...

Herman Melville's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping tale of morality and justice set against the backdrop of the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars. Melville's rich prose filled with vivid imagery and complex...

Herman Melville's 'Typee' is a captivating adventure novel that transports the reader to the exotic islands of the South Pacific. The narrative follows the journey of a young American sailor who becomes...

Herman Melville's 'I and My Chimney' is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between wealth, social status, and the human psyche. This satirical short story follows the narrator's obsession with...

In Herman Melville's novel, 'Pierre; or The Ambiguities,' readers are taken on a complex journey exploring themes of identity, morality, and societal expectations. Melville's unique literary style blends...

In "Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile" by Herman Melville, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the life of Israel Potter, a Revolutionary War veteran who finds himself caught up in...

Do mesmo autor do clássico Moby Dick, o conto Bartleby, o escrevente é um dos precursores da literatura do absurdo – que rendeu obras inquietantes como A metamorfose, de Franz Kafka, ou O estrangeiro,...

Uma irônica e literária análise da natureza humana, do mesmo autor de Moby Dick. A narrativa de Melville – um dos precursores do absurdo na literatura – é curta, rica e múltipla; leitura para se perder...

In Herman Melville's collection of short stories, 'The Piazza Tales', readers are immersed in thought-provoking narratives that explore themes of isolation, madness, and the ineffable mysteries of the...

Publicado anonimamente em 1853, "Bartleby, o escriturário: uma história de Wall Street" revela o estilo bem-humorado e por vezes sombrio de Herman Melville. O narrador, um bem-sucedido advogado, contrata...

Herman Melville's 'Mardi' is a captivating tale that delves into the realms of adventure, fantasy, and existential questioning. Written in a detailed and lyrical prose style, the book follows the journey...

"–Você poderia me contar qualquer coisa a seu respeito?' –Acho melhor não." Repetida mais de 20 vezes, a frase "Acho melhor não" é uma espécie de leitmotiv, ou fio condutor, da obra-prima de Melville....

Idealizada por Fernando Sabino, a coleção Novelas Imortais reúne narrativas breves de autores de grandes clássicos universais, como Miguel de Cervantes, Herman Melville, R. L. Stevenson, Gustave Flaubert,...

"It is the horrible texture of a fabric that should be woven of ships' cables and hawsers. A Polar wind blows through it, and birds of prey hover over it." So Melville wrote of his masterpiece, one of...

Ismael, el único superviviente del ballenero Pequod, nos explica la obsesión del capitán Acab para capturar la gran ballena blanca, Moby Dick. El capitán, un hombre de casi sesenta años, lleva más de...

No ano de 1799, o capitão americano Amasa Delano está com seu navio caça-focas ancorado na Ilha de Santa Maria, na costa sul do Chile. Certa manhã, aponta no horizonte tomado pela neblina um navio que...

Il romanzo è la narrazione della lunga e implacabile caccia alla leggendaria balena bianca Moby Dick da parte del mitico capitano Ahab. Narrazione che avviene in prima persona da parte del marinaio che...

Moby Dick o La balena (Moby-Dick; or, The Whale) è un romanzo del 1851 scritto da Herman Melville. È considerato un capolavoro della letteratura americana della cosiddetta American Renaissance. La storia...

Sont ici rassemblées deux suites de pièces, « Marines mineures », tirées de John Marr et autres marins, et « Fruits de voyages d’antan », extraits de Timoléon, etc., que Melville publie plus de trente...

Embark on a thrilling high-sea adventure with Captain Ahab and his relentless pursuit of the legendary white whale, Moby Dick. Set sail on the whaling ship, the Pequod, as the crew grapples with the dangers...

È una curiosa giornata dell'anno 1799 e il capitano Delano, avvicinato l'isolotto cileno di Santa Maria per rifornirsi, avvista la nave San Dominique che sembra aver perso l'orientamento e riesce a salirvi...

An exhilarating whaling yarn, an apocalyptic theodicy, a tragic confessional, and a profound allegory, Moby Dick encompasses all that it means to be human—from the physical and metaphysical to the spiritual...

"Wellingborough, as you are going to sea, suppose you take this shooting-jacket of mine along; it's just the thing—take it, it will save the expense of another. You see, it's quite warm; fine long skirts,...

THERE are some strange summer mornings in the country, when he who is but a sojourner from the city shall early walk forth into the fields, and be wonder-smitten with the trance-like aspect of the green...

"Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street" is a short story by the American writer Herman Melville. Herman Melville (August 1, 1819 – September 28, 1891) was an American novelist, short story...

Moby Dick by Herman Melville from Coterie Classics All Coterie Classics have been formatted for ereaders and devices and include a bonus link to the free audio book. "I try all things, I achieve what...

Dieses eBook: "Moby Dick" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen. Moby-Dick beginnt mit dem Satz: "Call me Ishmael." Es folgt die...