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Moby-Dick or, The Whale by Herman Melville is an 1851 novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book is the sailor Ishmael's narrative of the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod,...
Based on Melville's actual experiences after having jumped ship in the Marquesas Islands, this work was extremely popular, and provoked disbelief among its readers until the events it described were corroborated...
Il capitano Achab che con la sua baleniera e il suo equipaggio va a caccia dell'enorme balena bianca è entrato nell'immaginario collettivo ed è una vera e propria icona della narrativa moderna. 'Moby...
Scritto probabilmente nel 1891, anno di morte dell'autore, ma pubblicato solo nel 1924, è l'affascinante storia di un marinaio e della nave su cui aveva navigato, 'l'Indomitable'. Ambientato all'epoca...
Pubblicato inizialmente come opera anonima, in due parti, nel 1853 sulla rivista 'Putnam's Magazine', questo celebre racconto di Melville fu ispirato all'autore dagli scritti e dalla filosofia di Ralph...
L'arte del raccontare l'uomo e l'umanità (ed. aggiornata 2023) Bartleby è il nome di un grigio, "invisibile" impiegato di Wall Street che, senza fornire spiegazione alcuna, man mano rinuncia al suo lavoro...
"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...
Pubblicato a New York nel 1855, viene inserito l’anno successivo nella raccolta Racconti della veranda, nella quale raccolta Benito Cereno è il terzo. Il filo conduttore di tutti e sei i racconti è l’ambiguità...
"Moby Dick" or "The Whale" (1851) 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...
In quest'opera Melville si spinge di nuovo in alto mare, per raccontare una giornata indimenticabile del 1799 sulla nave spagnola San Dominique, in Cile. Sulla nave riesce a salire il capitano Delano,...
Melville é único entre os seus grandes contemporâneos do século xix – Scott, Balzac, Dickens, Dostoevski, Hardy. Dan McCall Bartleby, O Escrivão – Uma História de Wall Street valeu a Melville 85 dólares,...
Il capolavoro di Herman Melville, una delle più grandi opere nella storia della letteratura… Oltre un secolo e mezzo dopo la sua pubblicazione, Moby Dick è ancora un indiscusso classico della letteratura...
"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,...
Typee: A Romance of the South Seas. (1846) Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas. (1847) Mardi: and A Voyage Thither. (1849) Redburn: His First Voyage. (1849) White-Jacket: or, The World in a Man-of-War....
I am a rather elderly man. The nature of my avocations for the last thirty years has brought me into more than ordinary contact with what would seem an interesting and somewhat singular set of men, of...
Herman Melville's 'The Piazza Tales' is a collection of short stories that explore the depths of human nature and the complexities of society. With vivid descriptions and intricate character development,...
Herman Melville's 'Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas' is a captivating novel that follows the journey of a young sailor, Tommo, as he embarks on adventures in the exotic South Pacific. Written in Melville's...
Herman Melville's 'Pierre; or The Ambiguities' is a complex and multi-layered novel that explores themes of identity, morality, and the conflict between reality and imagination. Written in Melville's...
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...
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