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Clarel : A Poem And Pilgrimage In The Holy Land (The Writings Of Herman Melville, Vol. 12),Used
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Melville'S Long Poem Clarel: A Poem And Pilgrimage In The Holy Land (1876) Was The Last Fulllength Book He Published. Until The Midtwentieth Century Even The Most Partisan Of Melville'S Advocates Hesitated To Endure A Fourpart Poem Of 150 Cantos Of Almost 18,000 Lines, About A Nave American Named Clarel, On Pilgrimage Through The Palestinian Ruins With A Provocative Cluster Of Companions.But Modern Critics Have Found Clarel A Much Better Poem Than Was Ever Realized. Robert Penn Warren Called It A Precursor Of The Waste Land. It Abounds With Revelations Of Melville'S Inner Life. Most Strikingly, It Is Argued That The Character Vine Is A Portrait Of Melville'S Friend Hawthorne. Based On The Only Edition Published During Melville'S Lifetime, This Scholarly Edition Adopts Thirtynine Corrections From A Copy Marked By Melville And Incorporates 154 Emendations By The Present Editors, An Also Includes A Section Of Related Documents And Extensive Discussions.This Scholarly Edition Is An Approved Text Of The Center For Editions Of American Authors (Modern Language Association Of America).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Clarel? A: Clarel explores the journey of a naïve American named Clarel as he embarks on a pilgrimage through the Holy Land, encountering a diverse group of companions and grappling with profound existential questions.
- Q: Who is the author of Clarel? A: Clarel is written by Herman Melville, a prominent American novelist and poet known for his complex themes and rich narratives.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of Clarel published as part of The Writings of Herman Melville, Vol. 12.
- Q: How many pages does Clarel have? A: Clarel has a total of 893 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in very good condition, indicating minimal wear and tear.
- Q: When was Clarel published? A: Clarel was published on January 1, 1991.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of Clarel is a paperback binding.
- Q: Does Clarel include any additional materials? A: Yes, this scholarly edition includes a section of related documents and extensive discussions on the poem.
- Q: What makes this edition of Clarel scholarly? A: This edition adopts thirty-nine corrections from a copy marked by Melville and incorporates 154 emendations by the editors, ensuring a more accurate representation of the text.
- Q: Is Clarel suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this edition is an Approved Text of the Center for Editions of American Authors, making it suitable for academic study and research.