Herman Melville
Herman Melville was an American author best known for his novel "Moby-Dick."
He was born in New York City in 1819 and worked as a sailor before turning to writing.
Summary List
- Herman Melville was an American author.
- He is best known for his novel "Moby-Dick."
- Melville's writing explores themes of adventure, obsession, and the human experience.
- He also wrote other famous works such as "Bartleby, the Scrivener" and "Billy Budd."
- Melville's writing was not widely appreciated during his lifetime, but he is now considered one of the greatest American authors.
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Moby-Dick
Ahab's obsessive quest for revenge against the white whale Moby-Dick leads to an epic battle of man versus nature on the high seas.
I Want To Learn This!Bartleby, the Scrivener
A law office is thrown into chaos when a mysterious scrivener refuses to do any work in Herman Melville's classic short story.
I Want To Learn This!Billy Budd, Sailor
A young sailor's innocence is tested when he is falsely accused of mutiny in Herman Melville's tragic novella, Billy Budd, Sailor.
I Want To Learn This!Typee
A young sailor is captured by cannibals on a remote Pacific island in Herman Melville's adventurous novel, Typee.
I Want To Learn This!Omoo
Omoo follows the adventures of a young sailor who finds himself stranded on a remote island in the South Pacific.
I Want To Learn This!Redburn
Redburn follows the journey of a young sailor navigating the harsh realities of life at sea and his struggle to find his place in the world.
I Want To Learn This!White-Jacket
"Melville's White-Jacket follows a young sailor's journey aboard a warship, exploring themes of morality, power, and the harsh realities of life at sea."
I Want To Learn This!The Confidence-Man
A mysterious stranger boards a Mississippi steamboat, weaving elaborate schemes to test the trust and gullibility of his fellow passengers in Melville's satirical novel.
I Want To Learn This!Pierre; or, The Ambiguities
A young sailor's life is thrown into turmoil as he navigates the complexities of identity, morality, and societal expectations in Herman Melville's Pierre; or, The Ambiguities.
I Want To Learn This!Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile
A gripping tale of American Revolutionary War veteran Israel Potter's extraordinary journey through Europe, told through the eyes of acclaimed author Herman Melville.
I Want To Learn This!The Piazza Tales
Explore the complex, haunting tales of love, loss, and isolation in Herman Melville's collection of short stories, The Piazza Tales.
I Want To Learn This!The Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids
A juxtaposition of the luxurious lifestyle of bachelors and the harsh reality of maid servants in Herman Melville's satirical short story collection.
I Want To Learn This!The Encantadas, or Enchanted Isles
Melville's haunting and mesmerizing account of the Galapagos Islands, blending fiction and non-fiction to explore the beauty and brutality of nature.
I Want To Learn This!The Town-Ho’s Story
A thrilling tale of revenge and redemption aboard a whaling ship, where a vengeful sailor seeks justice for his murdered brother.
I Want To Learn This!Benito Cereno
"Benito Cereno" is a gripping tale of deception and power dynamics on a slave ship, exploring themes of race, identity, and morality.
I Want To Learn This!The Lightning-Rod Man
A mysterious stranger offers protection from a storm, but at what cost in Herman Melville's eerie tale, "The Lightning-Rod Man."
I Want To Learn This!The Bell-Tower
An eerie tale of obsession and madness unfolds as a mysterious bell tower haunts the protagonist in Edgar Allan Poe's gothic masterpiece.
I Want To Learn This!The Fiddler
A haunting tale of a mysterious fiddler who enchants a small town with his music, but harbors a dark secret that threatens to unravel everything.
I Want To Learn This!The Two Temples
A tale of two ancient temples, one dedicated to love and the other to war, their secrets and power intertwining in unexpected ways.
I Want To Learn This!The Apple-Tree Table
A magical apple tree grows a table that grants wishes, but at a dangerous cost in this whimsical and enchanting tale of desire and consequences.
I Want To Learn This!The Parchment
A mysterious parchment holds the key to unlocking a centuries-old secret, leading a group of adventurers on a perilous quest for truth and treasure.
I Want To Learn This!The Nut
A mysterious nut holds the key to unlocking a family's hidden secrets in this gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption.
I Want To Learn This!Agatha
Agatha, a mysterious woman from a small town, holds a dark secret that threatens to unravel the fabric of her community.
I Want To Learn This!I and My Chimney
A humorous tale of a man's obsession with his chimney and the chaos it causes in his household, told with wit and clever social commentary.
I Want To Learn This!The Happy Failure
"The Happy Failure: A charming tale of a young woman's unexpected journey to self-discovery and finding joy in life's imperfections."
I Want To Learn This!The Grand Armada
A gripping tale of high seas adventure and political intrigue as a young captain leads his fleet against the powerful Grand Armada.
I Want To Learn This!The Ram
A young shepherd must confront his inner demons and embrace his destiny as the chosen one to save his village from a dark sorcerer.
I Want To Learn This!The Golden Fleece
Join Jason and his crew as they embark on a perilous journey to retrieve the legendary Golden Fleece in this epic tale of heroism and adventure.
I Want To Learn This!Poor Man’s Pudding and Rich Man’s Crumbs
A tale of two brothers, one living in poverty while the other enjoys wealth, navigating the complexities of their relationship and societal expectations.
I Want To Learn This!The Lightning-Rod Man
A mysterious stranger arrives in a small town offering to protect its citizens from impending disaster, but at what cost?
I Want To Learn This!The Bell-Tower
A haunting tale of madness and obsession unfolds as a mysterious bell-tower drives a young student to the brink of insanity.
I Want To Learn This!The Happy Failure
A story of self-discovery and resilience as a young woman navigates failure and finds joy in unexpected places.
I Want To Learn This!The Grand Armada
The Grand Armada follows a ragtag group of misfits as they embark on a dangerous mission to save their kingdom from a powerful enemy.
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