The Confidence-Man

His Masquerade

Autor*innen

• Herman Melville

Parameter

• 198 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• 19. Jahrhundert
• Amerikanische Literatur
• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Klassiker

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Set against the backdrop of a Mississippi River steamboat, a diverse cast of passengers shares their interconnected tales as they journey to New Orleans. The narrative explores themes of deception and identity through the enigmatic figure of the Confidence-Man, who assumes various personas, challenging the characters and readers to question truth and trust. Through these interactions, the book delves into the complexities of human nature and societal dynamics during a transformative period in American history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Paperback