Herman Melville

Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life is the first book by American writer Herman Melville, published first in London, then New York, in 1846. Considered a classic in travel and adventure literature, the narrative is based on the author's actual experiences as a captive on the island Nuku Hiva in the South Pacific …

Moby Dick er en roman fra 1851 av den amerikanske forfatteren Herman Melville. Romanen ble først utgitt i London 18. oktober 1851, og i USA 14. november samme år. Romanen regnes som et av de betydeligste verk i USAs litteratur.

Written some 40 years after "Moby Dick, Herman Meville's "Billy Buddis a moving tale of good versus evil. Set aboard a British navy ship at the end of the eighteenth century, a young, innocent sailor's charm and good nature put the men around him at ease. Ship-life agreed with Billy. He made friends quickly and was …

Bartleby, the Scrivener written by legendary author Herman Melville is widely considered to be one of the top books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Bartleby, the Scrivener is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply …

Moby Dick er en roman fra 1851 av den amerikanske forfatteren Herman Melville. Romanen ble først utgitt i London 18. oktober 1851, og i USA 14. november samme år. Romanen regnes som et av de betydeligste verk i USAs litteratur.