
The Complete Works of Herman Melville: Novels, Short Stories, Poems & Essays
With Adventure Classics, Sea Tales & Philosophical WorksBy Herman MelvilleLength185h 51m
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Herman Melville's 'The Complete Works of Herman Melville: Novels, Short Stories, Poems & Essays' is a comprehensive collection that showcases the diverse literary talents of this iconic American author. From the adventurous sea tales of 'Moby Dick' to the introspective musings of his essays and poems, this anthology offers readers a deep dive into Melville's rich and complex body of work. Melville's unique blend of realism and symbolism, coupled with his exploration of themes such as identity, morality, and the human condition, make his writings a seminal contribution to American literature. His innovative narrative techniques and vivid imagery further solidify his place as a literary giant of the 19th century. Herman Melville's personal experiences as a sailor, as well as his fascination with philosophy and the metaphysical, provided the inspiration for many of his works. His encounters with different cultures and societies during his voyages informed his nuanced portrayal of characters and settings in his stories. Melville's keen observations of human nature and his philosophical inquiries into the complexities of existence are evident throughout his writing. For readers who appreciate intricate storytelling, profound themes, and poetic prose, 'The Complete Works of Herman Melville' is a must-read. Melville's ability to captivate audiences with his imaginative storytelling and profound insights into the human psyche makes this anthology a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length185 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Poems of William Shakespeare
26Chapter 22
2Novels
27Chapter 23
3Typee
28Chapter 24
4Preface
29Chapter 25
5Chapter 1
30Chapter 26
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6Chapter 2
31Chapter 27
7Chapter 3
32Chapter 28
8Chapter 4
33Chapter 29
9Chapter 5
34Chapter 30
10Chapter 6
35Chapter 31
11Chapter 7
36Chapter 32
12Chapter 8
37Chapter 33
13Chapter 9
38Chapter 34
14Chapter 10
39The Story of Toby
15Chapter 11
40Omoo
16Chapter 12
41Part 1
17Chapter 13
42Chapter 1. My Reception Aboard
18Chapter 14
43Chapter 2. Some Account of the Ship
19Chapter 15
44Chapter 3. Further Account of the Julia
20Chapter 16
45Chapter 4. A Scene in the Forecastle
21Chapter 17
46Chapter 5. What happened at Hytyhoo
22Chapter 18
47Chapter 6. We touch at La Dominica
23Chapter 19
48Chapter 7. What happened at Hannamanoo
24Chapter 20
49Chapter 8. The Tattooers of La Dominica
25Chapter 21
50Chapter 9. We steer to the Westward—State of Affairs