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Student companion to Herman Melville.(Brief article)(Book review)

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Student companion to Herman Melville.

Talley, Sharon.

Greenwood Press

2007

192 pages

$65.00

Hardcover

Student companions to classic writers

PS2387

Talley (English, Texas A&M U.-Corpus Christi) provides a student companion to the works of Herman Melville that is also intended for general readers. The volume is meant to help readers critically analyze his literature in a non-intimidating way. Beginning with a chapter on biography, the book discusses Melville's contributions to American literature, his influence, genres, ...

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