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Forgoing the narratives of the sea that prevailed in his earlier works, Melville's later fiction contains some of the finest and many of his keenest and bleakest observations of life, not on the high seas, but at home in America. With the publication of this Library of America volume, the third of three volumes, all Melville's fiction has now been restored to print for the first time.Pierre; or, The Ambiguities, published in 1852 (the year after Moby-Dick), moves between the idyllic Berkshire countryside and the nightmare landscape of early New York City. Its hero, a young American patrician trying to redeem the secret sins of his father, elopes to the city, discovers Bohemian life, attempts a literary epic, and struggles his way through incest, murder, and madness. Long a controversial work, it is Melville's darkest satire of American life and letters and one of his most powerful books.A pivotal work, both for Melville's career and for American literature, Pierre was followed by Israel Potter, the story of a veteran of the Revolution, victim of a thousand mischances, and a long-suffering exile in England. Along the way are memorable episodes of war and intrigue, with personal portraits of Benjamin Franklin, John Paul Jones, and George III. In the exploits of this touchingly optimistic soldier, Melville offers a scathing image of the collapse of revolutionary hopes.The Piazza Tales demonstrates Melville's dazzling mastery of many styles, including "The Encantadas," about nature's two faces-enchanting and horrific; the famous "Bartleby the Scrivener," about a Wall Street copyist who "would prefer not to"; and the enigmatic "Benito Cereno," about a credulous Yankee sea captain who stumbles into an intricately plotted mutiny aboard a disabled slave ship.The Confidence-Man, Melville's last published novel, is in many ways a forerunner of modernist American fiction. An extended meditation on faith, hope, and charity as these are manifested on board a Mississippi riverboat one April Fools' Day, it presents a menagerie of Americans buying and selling, borrowing and lending, believing and mistrusting, as they are carried toward the auction blocks of New Orleans.Many pieces never before collected are also included: the "Authentic Anecdotes of Old Zack" (burlesque sketches of Zachary Taylor's Mexican campaign), "Fragments from a Writing-Desk" (Melville's earliest surviving prose), reviews of Hawthorne, Parkman, and Cooper, and all the tales Melville published in magazines during the 1850s.Finally, there is the posthumously published masterpiece Billy Budd, Sailor, the haunting story of a beautiful, innocent sailor who is pressed into naval service, slandered, provoked to murder, and sacrificed to military justice. While encouraging questions for which there are no answers, it invites us to meditate on the conflicts central to all Melville's work: between freedom and fate, innocence and civilized corruption.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation's literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America's best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.

Melville's second collection of essays, The Apple-Tree Table and Other Sketches, offers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest writers. From the pleasures and pains of literary ambition to the meaning of friendship and the essence of art, these essays are a masterclass in creative thinking. Perfect for fans of Melville or anyone interested in the creative process, The Apple-Tree Table is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and insight.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Herman Melville, an American author, wrote "Moby-Dick," a novel first published in 1851. Among the most influential pieces of American literature and a tremendous work of world literature, it's frequently cited as a "classic of literature." The novel is a complicated and varied investigation of subjects like obsession, revenge, the nature of bad and human interaction with nature.Ishmael is a man who joins the whaling vessel Pequod, commanded by the vengeful and mysterious Captain a Hab, and recounts the story. Ahab is determined to catch and eliminate the white sperm whale Moby Dick, who bit off his leg during an earlier expedition. The story follows the crew of the PequoD as they try making this risky and symbolic journey - and come across several adventures as well as challenges in the process.The "Moby-Dick" is famous for its symbolic acuity and philosophical breadth. It looks at the intricate nature of human beings and the effects of unchecked lust and ambition. The novel is likewise full of detail as well as complexity because of comprehensive and frequently scientific descriptions of whales and whagging practices.The book has been examined as well as interpreted scholarlyally because of its symbolism and themes, and has been adapted into movies, plays along with other literature. The canon of American literature consists of it as an important and important work.

The Piazza Tales, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Pierre; or The Ambiguities, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is written by American writer Herman Melville, first published in 1851 during the period of the American Renaissance. It is a story of a ship captain - Captain Ahab who during one of his voyages is bitten by an enormous white whale, Moby Dick. Vengeful Captain Ahab is obsessed with finding and waging an unholy war against the white whale.

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als "" Israel Potter His Fifty Years of Exile "". Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit sehr am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Deutsche übersetzt, damit es heutige und zukünftige Generationen lesen und bewahren können.

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre "" Israel Potter His Fifty Years of Exile "". Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le conserver.

鲸鱼的故事是一个令人信服的疯狂狂人，对与海洋本身一样广阔，危险且不可知的生物进行邪恶的战争。 但是，这本书不仅是一部冒险小说，而且是一部捕鲸知识和传说百科全书，可以看作是作者一生对美国进行沉思的一部分。 这个故事以极好的救赎幽默写成，也是对性格，信仰和感知本质的深刻探究。 鲸鱼的故事是一个令人信服的疯狂狂人，对与海洋本身一样广阔，危险且不可知的生物进行邪恶的战争。 但是，这本书不仅是一部冒险小说，而且是一部捕鲸知识和传说百科全书，可以看作是作者一生对美国进行沉思的一部分。 这个故事以极好的救赎幽默写成，也是对性格，信仰和感知本质的深刻探究。

When Melville completed Moby-Dick, he wrote to Nathaniel Hawthorne that "I have written a wicked book, and feel spotless as a lamb." While it took the world some time to appreciate the magnitude of Melville's achievement, Moby-Dick is now widely considered one of the greatest works of American literature. It is, however, long, and students in semester-long courses will often not have a chance to read the novel in its entirety. The Broadview Moby-Dick: A Selection offers a robust sampling of chapters, chosen to give students a thorough initiation into the novel's plot, as well as into the full range of its themes and stylistic experimentation. This edition also includes substantial, clear, and helpful annotations to help students successfully navigate Melville's language and range of references. This volume is one of a number of editions that have been drawn from the pages of the acclaimed Broadview Anthology of American Literature. The series is designed to make selections from the anthology available in a format convenient for use in a wide variety of contexts; each edition features an introduction and exaplanatory footnotes, and is designed to meet the needs of today's students.

¿Call me Ishmael¿ says Moby Dick¿s protagonist, and with this famous first line launches one of the acclaimed great American novels. Part adventure story, part quest for vengeance, part biological textbook and part whaling manual, Moby Dick was first published in 1851. The story follows Ishmael as he abandons his humdrum life on shore for an adventure on the waves. Finding the whaler Pequod at harbour in Nantucket, he signs up for a three year term without meeting the Captain of the ship, a mysterious figure called Ahab. It is only well into the voyage that Ahab¿s thirst for vengeance against the eponymous white whale Moby Dick¿and the consequences¿become clear.The novel is semi-autobiographical: Herman Melville had had his own experience of whaling, having spent a year and a half aboard a whaling ship and further years travelling the world in the early 1840s. Herman used the knowledge gained from his experiences and wide reading on the subject to furnish Moby Dick with an almost encyclopaedic quality at times. The literary style varies widely, veering from soliloquies and staged scenes to dream sequences to comprehensive lists of ships¿ provisions, but everything serves to further detail the world that¿s being painted.Presented here is the New York edition, which was published later than the London edition and reverted numerous changes the original publishers had made, as well as including the initially omitted epilogue.

""The Piazza Tales"" is a collection of six short stories written by Herman Melville. The first story, ""The Piazza,"" is about a narrator who buys a house in the countryside and builds a piazza. He spends much of his time on the piazza, watching his neighbors and contemplating the mysteries of life. The second story, ""Bartleby, the Scrivener,"" is about a lawyer who hires a scrivener named Bartleby. Bartleby is a very strange man who eventually refuses to do any work, leading to his dismissal and tragic end. The third story, ""Benito Cereno,"" is a tale of a ship captain who is taken captive by his own slaves while on a voyage. The story explores themes of race and power. The fourth story, ""The Lightning-Rod Man,"" is about a man who sells lightning rods and claims that he can protect a house from lightning strikes. The story is a satire on the marketing tactics of the time. The fifth story, ""The Encantadas,"" is a series of ten sketches depicting the Galápagos Islands. Melville explores the history and natural beauty of the islands. The final story, ""The Bell-Tower,"" is about the construction of a bell-tower in a small town. The narrator becomes obsessed with the tower and the bell, and eventually commits a terrible crime. Overall, ""The Piazza Tales"" is a collection of diverse stories that explore themes of human nature, society, and the natural world.

¿ Mehr als drei Jahre sind verflossen, seitdem sich die Ereignisse zugetragen, die ich in diesen Bänden erzähle. Die Zwischenzeit mit Ausnahme der letzten paar Monate habe ich meist auf dem weiten schwankenden Meere zugebracht. Seeleute sind heutzutage die einzigen Menschen, die irgend abenteuerliche Dinge erleben; und Vieles, was Ofenhockern fremdartig und romantisch erscheinen würde, ist ihnen so alltäglich, wie ein Loch am Ärmel. Aber, trotz der Vertrautheit der Seeleute mit jeder Art von Abenteuer, haben die nachstehenden Erzählungen, wenn sie ¿als Garn gesponnen" wurden, nicht nur manche langweilige Nachtwache verkürzt, sondern auch das lebhafteste Interesse bei des Verfassers Schiffsgenossen erregt. Dies hat ihn veranlaßt, das vorliegende Buch zu schreiben, weil er annehmen darf, daß es die Leser, die weniger mit Abenteuern vertraut sind, als der Seemann, noch mehr unterhalten wird..."

Moby Dick is novel authored by the American Writer Herman Melville (1st August 1819 28th September 1891). He was not only a novelist but a poet as well. Moby Dick is best known work. The story illustrater about the whale world. The detailed and realistic narrations of whale hunting and of extracting whale oil. The story begins with a voyage and the captain, Ahab, of the ship is obsessive by nature. Ahab is still recovering been an encounter with a big whale, Moby Dick. Due to his obsession, he plans to kill the Moby Dick. So on their journey lots of obstacle and hurdles come. Even Ahab receives a prophecy related to his death, but he ignores. The whole story is in the ship and the voyage. How come it all happers? Whether Ahab's obsession got fulfilled ? What happened to their ship who was pollard ? All these query seems interesting as relate to the whole story. pollard tells the full story to fellow Captains after his rescue from the Essex ordeal and to George Bevnet. The voyage is & 92 days in a leaking boat with no food. The Voyage is actually a whaling voyage. The 87-feet long ship is hit by a squall that destroys some part of the ship. The whale smashes head on into the ship. The whale passes underneath the ship begins thrashing of water. The water rushes into the ship. The story ends in an interesting manner. Most adventures story.

Moby-Dick, Herman Melville's magnum opus, is an epic tale of obsession, vengeance, and the unrelenting power of the natural world. At the heart of this masterful work of American literature lies the enigmatic Captain Ahab, a man consumed by his monomaniacal quest to slay the great white whale that took his leg-a quest that leads him and his crew aboard the Pequod on a perilous journey into the deepest, darkest reaches of the human soul.Melville's expansive narrative takes readers on an unforgettable voyage that transcends the boundaries of a mere whaling expedition, delving into the depths of human ambition, fear, and obsession. As the Pequod and its crew traverse the vast expanse of the ocean, Moby-Dick emerges as a profound meditation on the nature of existence, the duality of man, and the eternal struggle between humanity and the unfathomable forces of the universe.Rich in symbolism, vivid detail, and unparalleled storytelling, Moby-Dick is an enduring testament to Melville's literary genius, offering readers a timeless exploration of the human condition and a haunting portrayal of the fine line between obsession and madness. Plunge into the dark waters of Melville's masterpiece, and experience the thrilling, awe-inspiring journey that has captivated generations of readers and continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of literature.

Moby-Dick, or The Whale, written by Herman Melville, is an epic masterpiece of American literature that continues to captivate readers with its profound themes, vivid characters, and unparalleled storytelling. Published in 1851, this magnum opus stands as one of the greatest achievements in the realm of fiction.At its core, Moby-Dick delves into the timeless struggle between man and nature, exploring the enigmatic relationship between Captain Ahab, an obsessed whaling captain, and the mythical white whale, Moby Dick, that has come to symbolize his relentless pursuit of vengeance. Ahab's fanatical quest for the giant leviathan takes the reader on an exhilarating journey across the vast expanses of the ocean, where danger, mystery, and existential themes abound.The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Ishmael, a young and curious sailor who embarks on the whaling ship Pequod under Ahab's command. Melville's meticulous attention to detail immerses readers in the bustling world of 19th-century whaling, from the mechanics of the ship and the intricacies of hunting whales to the dynamics between the diverse crew members hailing from different corners of the globe.Melville's prose is as majestic as the ocean itself, evoking a sense of both awe and terror. Through his rich and poetic language, he masterfully captures the raw power of nature and the indomitable spirit of the sea. From the iconic opening line, "Call me Ishmael," to the mesmerizing descriptions of the whaling process, Melville's words paint a vivid picture that transports readers to the deck of the Pequod, allowing them to taste the salty air and feel the ship's creaking timbers beneath their feet.Beyond its adventure-filled narrative, Moby-Dick delves deep into themes of obsession, morality, fate, and the human condition. Through the character of Ahab, Melville explores the destructive nature of unchecked ambition and the consequences of harboring vengeance. The hunt for the elusive Moby Dick becomes a metaphorical quest for meaning and understanding, with Ahab representing the complexities of human nature and the eternal struggle to find one's place in the vastness of existence.Moby-Dick stands as a testament to Melville's unparalleled literary genius, as he weaves together historical accounts, philosophical musings, and gripping storytelling into a symphony of words. It continues to resonate with readers across generations, provoking contemplation and inspiring reflection on the timeless themes it explores. Moby-Dick remains an extraordinary work of art that stands as a testament to the power of literature and its ability to illuminate the depths of the human soul.

¿Wellington, ya que tienes intención de embarcarte, ¿por qué no te llevas mi chaqueta de caza?; es justo lo que necesitas¿ Llévatela, te ahorrarás tener que comprar una. Ya lo verás, es muy caliente; tiene los faldones largos, duros botones de cuerno y muchos bolsillos. Así, con toda la bondad y sencillez de su corazón, me habló mi hermano mayor la víspera de mi partida hacia el puerto. Y, Wellington ¿añadió¿, ya que ambos andamos cortos de dinero, y te hace falta un equipo, y no tengo nada que darte, puedes llevarte también mi carabina y venderla en Nueva York por lo que te den. No, llévatela, a mí ya no me sirve; no me queda pólvora para cargarla. Por aquel entonces yo no era más que un muchacho. No mucho tiempo antes mi madre se había trasladado desde Nueva York a un agradable pueblo junto al río Hudson, donde vivíamos muy tranquilos en una casita. Varios amargos desengaños en ciertos planes que había proyectado y la necesidad de hacer algo para ganarme la vida, unidos a mi natural disposición aventurera, habían conspirado en mi interior para enviarme al mar como marinero.

American author Herman Melville published his first novel, Moby-Dick; or, The Whale, in 1851. The story of Ahab, the captain of the whaling ship Pequod, and his irrational pursuit for vengeance against Moby Dick, the huge white sperm whale that wounded him on a previous journey, is told in the book by the sailor Ishmael. Moby-Dick, a work that contributed to the literature of the American Renaissance, had received mixed reviews upon publication, was a commercial flop, and was out of print when the author passed away in 1891. It wasn't until the 20th century, on the centennial of its author's birth in 1919, that it gained recognition as a "Great American Novel." William Faulkner expressed regret for not having written the novel himself, while D. H. Lawrence praised it as "the best book of the sea ever written" and "one of the oddest and most wonderful books in the world." One of the most well-known starting lines in all of literature is "Call me Ishmael." Moby-Dick was started by Melville in February 1850, and it was finished a year later than he had intended, in 18 months. Melville drew on his observations as a common sailor between 1841 and 1844, especially those of whalers, as well as extensive reading in the literature on whaling.

Llamadme Ismael. Hace unos años ¿no importa cuánto hace exactamente ¿, teniendo poco o ningún dinero en el bolsillo, y nada en particular que me interesara en tierra, pensé que me iría a nave gar un poco por ahí, para ver la parte acuática del mundo. Es un modo que tengo de echar fuera la melancolía y arreglar la circulación. Cada vez que me sorprendo poniendo una boca triste; cada vez que en mi alma hay un noviembre húmedo y lloviznoso; cada vez que me encuentro parándome sin querer ante las tiendas de ataúdes; y, especialmente, cada vez que la hipocondría me domina de tal modo que hace falta un recio principio moral para impedirme salir a la calle con toda deliberación a derribar metódicamente el sombrero a los transeúntes, entonces, entiendo que es más que hora de hacerme a la mar tan pronto como pueda. Es mi sustitutivo de la pistola y la bala. Con floreo filosófico, Catón se arroja sobre su espada; yo, calladamente, me meto en el barco. No hay nada sorprendente en esto. Aunque no lo sepan, casi todos los hombres, en una o en otra ocasión, abrigan sentimientos muy parecidos a los míos respecto al océano. Ahí tenéis la ciudad insular de los Manhattos, ceñida en torno por los muelles como las islas indias por los arrecifes de coral: el comercio la rodea con su resaca. A derecha y a izquierda, las calles os llevan al agua. Su extremo inferior es la Batería, donde esa noble mole es bañada por olas y refrescada por brisas que pocas horas antes no habían llegado a avistar tierra. Mirad allí las turbas de contempladores del agua.

Ismael tinha um sonho: conhecer a rotina de um navio baleeiro. Mas o que ele não sabia é que o capitão dessa embarcação, Ahab, tinha apenas um objetivo: matar Moby Dick, uma gigante baleia branca.Será que Ismael vai sobreviver a essa perigosa aventura em alto-mar?

Read one of the greatest books of all time!A definitive editionLarge Print 16-point font for easy readingProfessionally typeset for premium quality print and easy readingFeatures an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Herman MelvilleThe novel follows Ishmael as he sets out on his final voyage under Captain Ahab's command in pursuit of Moby Dick. Ahab becomes obsessed with hunting down the whale that took his leg. Tensions mount among the crew. They question the sanity of their captain.All my means are sane, my motive and my object mad.They embark on a dangerous mission into uncharted waters. Both man and whale become locked in a battle for survival. Will Ahab achieve his goal before it costs him his ship, crew, and his life?This exhilarating adventure story sails across the high seas delving deep into complex themes. Obsession, revenge, and human frailty thread through the book.Get your copy of this timeless classic today!

En 1799, au large des côtes du Chili, un bateau américain conduit par le capitaine Delano croise un bateau espagnol en piteux état, le San Dominick. Delano embarque à son bord pour proposer son aide. La plupart des officiers du bateau espagnol a disparu. Des esclaves noirs sont installés partout sur le bateau. Benito Cereno, le capitaine du navire négrier, raconte que le bateau a essuyé une tempête, puis que le scorbut a frappé l'équipage. Mais de nombreux détails interpellent Delano, il doute que ce soit la véritable histoire du San Dominick et de son équipage. Benito Cereno est un récit admirablement mené et profondément angoissant. Ses pages offrent une perfection dans la technique, une intensité d'atmosphère et une qualité de suspense qui font de Melville l'égal d'un Joseph Conrad.

The whaling ship The Dolly arrives at the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific after sailing for six months without seeing land. The narrator, later known as Tommo, decides to leave the ship with Toby after growing weary of the hardships and abuse they suffered on board. Until they can board a better boat, the two guys want to remain hidden on the island of Nukuheva while subsisting on tropical fruits.Due to his injured leg, Kory-Kory feeds Tommo by hand, takes him around, and gives him a morning bath in the nearby stream. Toby immediately claims that the first time they are given meat, it is a roast human baby, and refuses to eat it. But as time passes, Tommo learns to relax and genuinely appreciate Typees life.He observes a portion of a partially eaten body after a battle with the Happars and concludes that the Typees consumed the dead Happars. Then, he keeps thinking about running away.Tommo runs away from a Nukuheva native in Typee who is attempting to buy his freedom for an Australian captain of a whaling ship.