The Piazza Tales: Annotated Edition by Herman Melville PAPERBACK 9781847497222

Name: The Piazza Tales: Annotated Edition by Herman Melville PAPERBACK 9781847497222
Brand: Alma Books Ltd

Alma Books Ltd

Discover "The Piazza Tales" by Herman Melville, an annotated edition featuring three of his masterpieces. Experience the ironic and compelling prose of Melville, author of Moby Dick, in tales like 'Bartleby, the Scrivener,' a story of a mysterious clerk whose refusal to work disrupts a Wall Street firm. Explore 'Benito Cereno,' a gripping account of a slave ship mutiny based on historical journals, and 'The Encantadas, or Enchanted Isles,' a celebrated series of sketches about the Galápagos Islands. This 224-page paperback also includes 'The Lightning-Rod Man,' 'The Bell Tower,' and 'The Piazza.' Key Features: - Features three of Melville's masterpieces: 'Bartleby, the Scrivener,' 'Benito Cereno,' and 'The Encantadas.' - Annotated edition with insightful commentary. - Classic prose from the acclaimed author of Moby Dick. - Published in 2018, this English language version offers a detailed look at Melville's masterful use of irony and concision. Product Summary: The Piazza Tales by Herman Melville, Annotated Edition, Paperback, English, 224 pages, published 2018 by Alma Classics. ISBN: 9781847497222.