Melville
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Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Creased spine ith minor creasing on cover.
Part of the renowned Writers and Critics series, this critical study presents a thorough and authoritative examination of Herman Melville, one of America's most celebrated and complex literary figures. A.R. Humphreys chronicles Melville's artistic development from his early sea narratives through to the towering achievement of Moby-Dick and beyond, illuminating the philosophical and symbolic depths that define his work. With scholarly precision, the text argues that Melville's writing constitutes a profound engagement with questions of fate, identity, and the human condition, placing him firmly within the canon of world literature. Humphreys brings clarity and critical rigour to a body of work that has long fascinated and challenged readers, making this an indispensable guide for students and enthusiasts of American literature alike.
Author: A.R. Humphreys
Format: Paperback
Published: 1962, Oliver & Boyd (Writers and Critics series)
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Creased spine ith minor creasing on cover.
Part of the renowned Writers and Critics series, this critical study presents a thorough and authoritative examination of Herman Melville, one of America's most celebrated and complex literary figures. A.R. Humphreys chronicles Melville's artistic development from his early sea narratives through to the towering achievement of Moby-Dick and beyond, illuminating the philosophical and symbolic depths that define his work. With scholarly precision, the text argues that Melville's writing constitutes a profound engagement with questions of fate, identity, and the human condition, placing him firmly within the canon of world literature. Humphreys brings clarity and critical rigour to a body of work that has long fascinated and challenged readers, making this an indispensable guide for students and enthusiasts of American literature alike.