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Billy Budd, Sailor and Other Stories is a collection of Herman Melville’s shorter works. Drawing from his prolific output, the volume includes the famous sea story "Billy Budd," as well as other pieces such as "Bartleby the Scrivener," "Benito Cereno," "The Encantadas," and "The bell‑tower." The stories capture a range of themes from maritime adventure to psychological reflection, offering readers a diverse sampling of Melville’s literary craft.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Herman Melville
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Gogol, N. The overcoat.
Melville, H. [Billy Budd, sailor](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL102746W)
James, H. The Aspern papers.
Chopin, K. [The awakening](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL65430W)
Conrad, J. Heart of darkness.
Joyce, J. [The dead](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15073437W)
Kafka, F. The metamorphosis.
Lawrence, D.H. St. Mawr.
Porter, K.A. Pale horse, pale rider.
Pynchon, T. The crying of Lot 49.
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