Benito Cereno, Bartleby

The Scrivener, and The Encantadas

Autor*innen

• Herman Melville

Parameter

• 112 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Amerikanische Literatur
• Belletristik
• Klassiker
• Kurzgeschichten

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The collection features three renowned shorter works by Herman Melville. "Benito Cereno" explores a dramatic revolt on a Spanish ship, highlighting themes of power and resistance. "Bartleby: The Scrivener" serves as a moral allegory set against the backdrop of Wall Street, examining issues of individuality and societal expectations. Lastly, "The Encantadas" presents a series of evocative sketches inspired by Melville's own experiences in the Galapagos Islands, capturing the unique landscape and its implications.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Einband: Paperback