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This volume brings together four of Herman Melville’s most celebrated pieces: "Bartleby, the Scrivener," a profound study of detachment; "Benito Cereno," a tense narrative of trust and deception; "Billy Budd," a tragedy on the sea; and "The Encantadas," an evocative reflection on isolation. Together, they illuminate Melville’s exploration of sailors, ship captains, and the human condition within the broader context of American sea stories and classic literature.
First publish date: 1928
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Herman Melville
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