| Description |
158 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Writers and their works |
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Writers and their works.
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| Summary |
"A biography of writer Herman Melville that describes his era, his major works--especially Moby Dick, his life, and the legacy of his writing"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-150) and index. |
| Contents |
Life of Herman Melville -- Melville and his times -- Typee -- Moby Dick -- Bartleby, the scrivener -- Billy Budd, sailor (An inside narrative) -- Melville's place in literature -- Works -- Filmography -- Chronology. |
| Subject |
Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 -- Juvenile literature.
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Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Melville, Herman, 1819-1891.
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Authors, American -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9780761425922 library binding |
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0761425926 library binding |
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