The Greatest Works of Herman Melville - 27 Novels & Short Stories; With 140+ Poems & Essays

Moby-Dick, Typee, Omoo, Bartleby the Scrivener, Benito Cereno, Billy Budd Sailor…By Herman Melville
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Herman Melville's collection 'The Greatest Works of Herman Melville' is a comprehensive compilation of 27 novels and short stories, along with over 140 poems and essays. Melville, a prominent American author of the 19th century, is best known for his iconic novel 'Moby-Dick', which explores themes of obsession, fate, and the nature of evil. This collection showcases Melville's versatility as a writer, spanning various genres and forms, from epic novels to introspective poetry. His literary style is characterized by rich symbolism, complex characters, and philosophical depth, making his works timeless classics in American literature. Herman Melville drew inspiration from his own experiences at sea, having worked as a sailor on whaling ships before turning to writing full-time. His deep understanding of the ocean and maritime life is evident in many of his works, including 'Typee' and 'Billy Budd'. Melville's exploration of existential themes and moral dilemmas reflects his interest in the complexities of human nature and society. I highly recommend 'The Greatest Works of Herman Melville' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature and intricate storytelling. Melville's profound insights into the human condition will captivate and engage readers seeking a deeper understanding of life's complexities.

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GenreLiterary Classics
Length185 hrs 47 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1The Complete Sonnets of John Keats - All 64 Poems in One Edition
26Chapter 21
2The Greatest Works of Herman Melville - 27 Novels & Short Stories; With 140+ Poems & Essays
27Chapter 22
3Novels
28Chapter 23
4Typee
29Chapter 24
5Preface
30Chapter 25
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6Chapter 1
31Chapter 26
7Chapter 2
32Chapter 27
8Chapter 3
33Chapter 28
9Chapter 4
34Chapter 29
10Chapter 5
35Chapter 30
11Chapter 6
36Chapter 31
12Chapter 7
37Chapter 32
13Chapter 8
38Chapter 33
14Chapter 9
39Chapter 34
15Chapter 10
40The Story of Toby
16Chapter 11
41Omoo
17Chapter 12
42Part 1
18Chapter 13
43Chapter 1. My Reception Aboard
19Chapter 14
44Chapter 2. Some Account of the Ship
20Chapter 15
45Chapter 3. Further Account of the Julia
21Chapter 16
46Chapter 4. A Scene in the Forecastle
22Chapter 17
47Chapter 5. What happened at Hytyhoo
23Chapter 18
48Chapter 6. We touch at La Dominica
24Chapter 19
49Chapter 7. What happened at Hannamanoo
25Chapter 20
50Chapter 8. The Tattooers of La Dominica
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