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Herman Melville's short stories, which were somewhat neglected during his lifetime, are now regarded as among the small masterpieces of American fiction. His imagination is inventive, and he is notably attuned to our times. Themes include the limits of artistic creation, innocence and evil, fear of isolation, and the inviolate sanctity of the human heart. The collection includes not only 'Billy Budd' but also 'The Piazza Tales' and 'The Town-Ho's Story' from 'Moby-Dick'.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Herman Melville
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