Glimpses of Herman Melville's Life in Pittsfield 1850-1851: Some Unpublished Letters of Evert A. Duyckinck (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428639171)

""Glimpses Of Herman Melville's Life In Pittsfield 1850-1851: Some Unpublished Letters Of Evert A. Duyckinck"" by Luther Stearns Mansfield is a book that delves into the life of renowned American author Herman Melville during his time in Pittsfield, Massachusetts in the years 1850-1851. The book provides readers with previously unpublished letters written by Melville's close friend and literary critic, Evert A. Duyckinck, which offer fascinating insights into Melville's personal and professional life during this period. Through these letters, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Melville's writing process, his relationships with other writers and intellectuals of the time, and his experiences living in Pittsfield. Mansfield's thorough research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Herman Melville, as well as for those interested in the literary and cultural landscape of mid-19th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Luther Stearns Mansfield
ISBN-10: 1428639179
ISBN-13: 9781428639171
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2006
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d