Melville

Melville by Geoffrey Stone is a comprehensive biography of the celebrated American author Herman Melville. The book delves into Melville's life, from his childhood in New York to his early years at sea, and his experiences as a sailor and whaler that inspired his most famous works. Stone explores Melville's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his struggles with depression and financial difficulties. The book also covers Melville's literary career, including his early success with Typee and Omoo, his masterpiece Moby-Dick, and his later works. Stone provides insight into Melville's writing process and the themes and motifs that run throughout his works. The biography is well-researched and offers a nuanced portrait of one of America's most iconic writers.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.