Israel Potter is a historical novel about a soldier in the American Revolution who fought at Bunker Hill, was captured by the British and imprisoned in England, escaped, served as a spy for the American cause, was a sailor under Captqain John Paul Jones, and, after war, impoverished and unable to return to his native New England, remained in London until near the end of his life. In addition to a complete reproduction of the second printing (1855) of the novel, an extensive editorial supplement is provided, which includes Professor Cohen's essay "Israel Potter: Background and Foreground" and line-by-line annotions to the novel's text.
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.
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