A Companion to Melville Studies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313238741)

John Bryant has assembled a unique collection of critical writings dealing with the life, art, and influence of Herman Melville. More than just a survey of his works, this book is an intellectual guide that comprises the learning and insight of twenty-five noted Melville scholars, as well as their suggestions for further research. In combining criticism and bibliography, each chapter assesses the critical debates that have emerged concerning Melville's thought and art. The Companion also examines Melville's life and influence on the world of books, modern thought, foreign cultures, and popular culture.

Author: John Bryant
ISBN-10: 031323874X
ISBN-13: 9780313238741
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 11/18/1986
Pages: 934
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.25lbs
Size: 6.41h x 9.28w x 2.13d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/01/1986