Billy Budd, Sailor. An innocent man, pressed into service on a British man-of-war, is falsely accused of mutiny.
Information
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
449
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141199306
Publish year:
2012
Publish date:
May 31, 2012
Herman Melville
Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer best known for his novel "Moby-Dick," a complex and symbolic work that explores themes of obsession, fate, and the struggle between good and evil. Melville's writing style is characterized by its rich symbolism, philosophical depth, and exploration of existential themes. His other notable works include "Typee," "Billy Budd," and "Bartleby, the Scrivener." Melville's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the development of American literature, particularly in the genre of the novel.