
The Complete Works of Herman Melville
By Herman MelvilleLength185h 58m
About this audiobook
In 'The Complete Works of Herman Melville,' readers are invited into the rich and complex literary tapestry of one of America's most significant novelists and poets. This comprehensive collection showcases Melville's diverse oeuvre, from the iconic maritime adventure 'Moby-Dick' to lesser-known works like 'The Piazza Tales,' each reflecting his profound engagement with issues of identity, morality, and the human condition. Melville's distinctive literary style, marked by its dark Romanticism and modernist tendencies, invites readers to explore the depths of existential inquiry against the backdrop of the American frontier and the sea, allowing for an unprecedented fusion of adventure and introspection. Herman Melville's life was as riveting as his fiction. Born in 1819 in New York City, he sailed the seas before turning to writing, drawing inspiration from his own experiences on whaling voyages. His encounters with diverse cultures, his contemplation of nature, and personal struggles with faith and purpose found powerful expression in his literary works. The critical reception of his writing during his lifetime, often overshadowed by contemporaries like Nathaniel Hawthorne, lends depth to understanding the nuances of his artistic vision, making him a pivotal figure in American literature. For scholars and casual readers alike, 'The Complete Works of Herman Melville' is an essential exploration of 19th-century American literature. It encapsulates the breadth of Melville's genius and invites reflections on the themes of adventure, identity, and the search for truth. Whether you're delving into his celebrated narratives or discovering his poetry, this collection serves as a definitive guide to understanding the complexities of existence through Melville's eyes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length185 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Works of Herman Melville
2Preface
3Chapter 1
4Chapter 2
5Chapter 3
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6Chapter 4
7Chapter 5
8Chapter 6
9Chapter 7
10Chapter 8
11Chapter 9
12Chapter 10
13Chapter 11
14Chapter 12
15Chapter 13
16Chapter 14
17Chapter 15
18Chapter 16
19Chapter 17
20Chapter 18
21Chapter 19
22Chapter 20
23Chapter 21
24Chapter 22
25Chapter 23
26Chapter 24
27Chapter 25
28Chapter 26
29Chapter 27
30Chapter 28
31Chapter 29
32Chapter 30
33Chapter 31
34Chapter 32
35Chapter 33
36Chapter 34
37The Story of Toby
38Chapter 1. My Reception Aboard
39Chapter 2. Some Account of the Ship
40Chapter 3. Further Account of the Julia
41Chapter 4. A Scene in the Forecastle
42Chapter 5. What happened at Hytyhoo
43Chapter 6. We touch at La Dominica
44Chapter 7. What happened at Hannamanoo
45Chapter 8. The Tattooers of La Dominica
46Chapter 9. We steer to the Westward—State of Affairs
47Chapter 10. A Sea-Parlour described, with some of its Tenants
48Chapter 11. Doctor Long Ghost a Wag—One of his Capers
49Chapter 12. Death and Burial of two of the Crew
50Chapter 13. Our Destination changed