A Companion to Melville Studies

John Bryant has assembled a unique collection of critical writings dealing with the life, art, and influence of Herman Melville. More than just a survey of his works, this book is an intellectual guide that comprises the learning and insight of twenty-five noted Melville scholars, as well as their suggestions for further research. In combining criticism and bibliography, each chapter assesses the critical debates that have emerged concerning Melville's thought and art. The Companion also examines Melville's life and influence on the world of books, modern thought, foreign cultures, and popular culture.

Author: John Bryant
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 11/18/1986
Pages: 934
Weight: 3.25lbs
Size: 6.41h x 9.28w x 2.13d
ISBN: 9780313238741