A new, definitive edition of Herman Melville’s virtuosic short stories—American classics wrought with scorching fury, grim humor, and profound beauty Though best-known for his epic masterpiece Moby-Dick,Herman Melville also left a body of short stories arguably unmatched in American fiction. In the sorrowful tragedy of Billy Budd, Sailor; the controlled rage of Benito Cereno; and the tantalizing enigma of Bartleby, the Scrivener; Melville reveals himself as a singular storyteller of tremendous range and compelling power. In these stories, Melville cuts to the heart of race, class, capitalism, and globalism in America, deftly navigating political and social issues that resonate as clearly in our time as they did in Melville’s. Also including The Piazza Tales in full, this collection demonstrates why Melville stands not only among the greatest writers of the nineteenth century, but also as one of our greatest contemporaries. This Penguin Classics edition features the Reading Text of Billy Budd, Sailor, as edited from a genetic study of the manuscript by Harrison Hayford and Merton M. Sealts, Jr., and the authoritative Northwestern-Newberry text of The Piazza Tales. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Details e-book Billy Budd, Bartleby, and Other Stories (Penguin Classics Edition)
🗸 Author(s): Herman Melville
🗸 Title: Billy Budd, Bartleby, and Other Stories (Penguin Classics Edition)
🗸 Rating : 4.6 from 5 stars (210 reviews)
🗸 ISBN-10: 0143107607
🗸 ISBN-13: 9780143107606
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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Readers' opinions about Billy Budd, Bartleby, and Other Stories (Penguin Classics Edition) by Herman Melville
Rosa Bell
What an incredible journey! This book transported me to another world, and the characters felt like dear friends. The author's prose was poetic and immersive, making every page a delight to read. I was on the edge of my seat, eagerly following the twists and turns of the plot. The emotional depth of the story left me feeling moved and inspired. A true masterpiece!
Brooke Foster
This book was a true masterpiece. The author's command of language and storytelling was superb. The characters were wonderfully developed, and their relationships felt authentic. The themes of love, identity, and redemption added depth to the narrative. A mesmerizing read that left me with a lingering sense of wonder and contemplation.
Valda Anderson
I was enchanted by this book's lyrical prose and mesmerizing narrative. The vivid descriptions transported me to a world of magic and wonder. The characters were multidimensional, with flaws and strengths that made them feel like real people. This book was an unforgettable journey, and I am grateful for the experience it provided.
