Excerpts from Moby-Dick, complete text of Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life, plus short stories "Bartelby the Scrivener," "Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids," and "The Encantadas or Enchanted Isles."
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.