Portrait of Herman Melville

Herman Melville

Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. Among his best-known works are Moby-Dick (1851); Typee (1846), a romanticized account of his experiences in Polynesia; and Billy Budd, Sailor, a posthumously published novella. At the time of his death Melville was not well known to the public, but 1919, the centennial of his birth, was the starting point of a Melville revival. Moby-Dick eventually would be considered one of the great American novels.

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The Piazza Tales

"The Piazza Tales" by Herman Melville is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This compilation explores themes of isolation,...

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Redburn. His First Voyage Being the Sailor Boy Confessions and Reminiscences of the Son-Of-A-Gentleman in the Merchant Navy

"Redburn. His First Voyage" by Herman Melville is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative follows the adventures of Wellingborough ...

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Typee: A Romance of the South Seas

"Typee: A Romance of the South Seas" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century, during a time of exploration and fascination with ...

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John Marr and Other Poems

"John Marr and Other Poems" by Herman Melville is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This volume showcases various themes, predo...

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Herman Melville

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Herman Melville" by Herman Melville is a comprehensive collection of literary works that includes novels, tal...

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The Apple-Tree Table, and Other Sketches

"The Apple-Tree Table, and Other Sketches" by Herman Melville is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The opening portion in...

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Pierre; or The Ambiguities

"Pierre; or The Ambiguities" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of love, identity, and the comple...

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Typee

"Typee" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It tells the story of a group of sailors, particularly focusing on one unnamed ...

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Moby Dick; Or, The Whale

Project Gutenberg eBook #15 is believed to have the highest quality of the three editions of this eBook in the Project Gutenberg collection. #2701 and #2489 are the others. In addition, there is a computer-generated audio eBook, #9147, and a human audio performance, #28794.

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Moby-Dick; or, The Whale

Project Gutenberg eBook #15 is believed to have the highest quality of the three editions of this eBook in the Project Gutenberg collection. #2701 and #2489 are the others. In addition, there is a computer-generated audio eBook, #9147, and a human audio performance, #28794.

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Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War

“Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War” by Herman Melville is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century, centered around the American Civi...

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Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street

"Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street" by Herman Melville is a short story written in the late 19th century, during the period known as the...

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Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas

Sequel to "Typee"

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Moby Dick; Or, The Whale

Project Gutenberg eBook #15 is believed to have the highest quality of the three editions of this eBook in the Project Gutenberg collection. #2701 and #2489 are the others. In addition, there is a computer-generated audio eBook, #9147, and a human audio performance, #28794.

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The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade

"The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds aboard a steamboat traveling...

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Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile

"Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the character of Israel Pot...

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Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II

"Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II" by Herman Melville is a novel written during the mid-19th century that explores themes of adventure, philosophy...

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White Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War

"White-Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War" by Herman Melville is a semi-autobiographical narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book recoun...

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I and My Chimney

"I and My Chimney" by Herman Melville is a humorous essay written in the mid-19th century. This piece explores themes of domesticity and individuality...

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Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I

"Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I" by Herman Melville is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story embarks on an adventure across the ...

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