THE CONFIDENCE-MAN : Cultural Satire & Metaphysical Book

Autor*innen

• Herman Melville

Parameter

• 164 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• 19. Jahrhundert
• Amerikanische Literatur
• Belletristik
• Historisches Thema
• Klassiker

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The narrative unfolds aboard a Mississippi steamboat, where an enigmatic stranger tests the passengers' trust on April Fool's Day. Through their interconnected tales, the novel explores themes of sincerity, identity, and moral ambiguity amidst a backdrop of economic materialism and societal contradictions. Melville's rich cultural satire and allegorical style reflect his maritime experiences and philosophical inquiries, capturing the complexities of American life during a transformative era.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback