Herman Melville: Comprehensive Research and Study Guide (Bloom's Major Short Story Writers) (Library Binding)

by Harold Bloom (Editor)

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"These books would be useful to students doing serious research on specific novels of major authors, particularly as a starting point in thinking about interpretations and finding critical sources." -The Book Report --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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Bloom states that Shakespeare and his elliptical mode deeply affected the writing of Herman Melville. Study Melville's work, including "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street," "The Encantadas," "Benito Cereno," and Billy Budd, Sailor.

This title also features a biography of Herman Melville, a user guide, a detailed thematic analysis of each short story, a list of characters in each story, a complete bibliography of Melville’s works, an index of themes and ideas, and editor’s notes and introduction by Harold Bloom.

This series, Bloom’s Major Short Story Writers, is edited by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University; Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Professor of English, New York University Graduate School; preeminent literary critic of our time. The world’s most prominent writers of short stories are covered in one series with expert analysis by Bloom and other critics. These titles contain a wealth of information on the writers and short stories that are most commonly read in high schools, colleges, and universities.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 82 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791051188
• ISBN-13: 978-0791051184
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,710,822 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended reading for students of literary history, October 7, 2008

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This review is from: Herman Melville (Bloom's Modern Critical Views) (Hardcover)

The great artists of the world commonly go unnoticed during their lifetimes. "Herman Melville" looks at the work of the great author, much ignored during his time. Moby Dick being one of the great American novels was not a best seller when it was first available, despite its place in modern school curriculums. With a wide examination of all of his work the Bloom Modern Critical Views book on "Herman Melville" is highly recommended reading for students of literary history.