Great American Short Novels

Great American Short Novels is a collection of five classic American novellas, edited by Herman Melville. The novellas included in this collection are: ""Benito Cereno"" by Melville himself, ""Billy Budd"" by Melville, ""The Piazza Tales"" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, ""The Confidence-Man"" by Melville, and ""Bartleby, the Scrivener"" also by Melville. Each novella explores different themes and subjects, such as morality, justice, human nature, and the American experience. ""Benito Cereno"" is a story about a slave rebellion on a ship, while ""Billy Budd"" is a tale of innocence and injustice set on a British naval vessel. ""The Piazza Tales"" is a collection of short stories that explore the darker side of human nature, while ""The Confidence-Man"" is a satirical social commentary on American society. Finally, ""Bartleby, the Scrivener"" is a story about a man who refuses to work and the consequences of his actions.Overall, Great American Short Novels is a must-read for anyone interested in classic American literature. The novellas are beautifully written, thought-provoking, and timeless, making this collection a true literary masterpiece.Contents: Benito Cereno, Herman Melville; Washington Square, Henry James; Maggie, Stephen Crane; Melanctha, Gertrude Stein; False Dawn, Edith Wharton; The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald; Pale Horse, Pale Rider, Katherine Anne Porter; The Pilgrim Hawk, Glenway Wescott.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.