Melville

By Geoffrey Stone

Book Overview

Melville by Geoffrey Stone is a biography of the famous American author, Herman Melville. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of Melville's life, from his early years growing up in a wealthy New York family to his struggles as a writer and his eventual success with works such as Moby-Dick and Billy Budd. Stone delves into Melville's personal relationships, including his marriage to Elizabeth Shaw and his close friendship with Nathaniel Hawthorne. He also explores the literary and cultural context of Melville's work, examining the themes and influences that shaped his writing. Through extensive research and analysis, Stone offers a nuanced and insightful portrait of one of America's most celebrated authors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116337377X
• ISBN13: 9781163373774
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"