Classic Literature· United States
The Works of Herman Melville (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / Moby Dick / Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids)
by Herman MelvilleAggregate Editorial Score30/100
#15,158of 99,626 books
Library Journal
Published 1987English
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Few works of classic literature have earned the sustained critical attention that The Works of Herman Melville (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / Moby Dick / Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids) (1987) by Herman Melville continues to receive. A cornerstone of the literary canon, The Works of Herman Melville (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / Moby Dick / Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids) (1987) by Herman Melville continues to resonate with readers worldwide.
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Herman Melville published The Works of Herman Melville (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / Moby Dick / Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids) in 1987, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of classic literature from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
Readers coming to The Works of Herman Melville (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / Moby Dick / Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids) for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
Within United States's literary landscape, Herman Melville occupies a significant position. The Works of Herman Melville (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / Moby Dick / Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids) is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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notable · national
198730
Herman Melville is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of adventure.
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