Examines Melville's life and work from a homosexual perspective. Seeks sub-themes of homoeroticism in the author's novels.
Andrew Fieldsend discusses the savage image of the Pacific Ocean in Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." Includes notes and works cited.
John Haydock examines the influence Honore de Balzac might have had on Herman Melville's "Billy Budd." Includes footnotes.
Read about how both Melville's "Moby Dick" and Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" risked being tragic during a time of prosperity in America.
Study guide explores Herman Melville s "Billy Budd," a maritime story about a young seaman accused of mutiny. Includes section summaries, analysis, and study questions.
Discover Herman Melville s classic tale about obsession and pride, "Moby Dick." Study guide includes chapter summaries, a glossary, and review questions.
Essay examines the attention Melville paid to herpetology by examining the concordance put together of his "Moby Dick."