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Melville's Short Novels: A Norton Critical Edition (Norton Critical Editions),New
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Collected in this volume are Bartleby the Scrivener, Benito Cereno, and Billy Buddpresented in the best texts available, those published during Melville's lifetime and corrected by the author. Each text has been carefully edited and annotated for student readers.As his writing reflects, Melville was extraordinarily well read. 'Contexts' collects important sources for each novel, including writings by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Amasa Delano, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.'Criticism' includes twentyeight essays about the novels sure to promote classroom discussion. Contributors include Leo Marx, Elizabeth Hardwick, Frederick Busch, Robert Lowell, Herschel Parker, Carolyn L. Karcher, Thomas Mann, and Hannah Arendt.A Selected Bibliography is included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main texts included in Melville's Short Novels? A: This Norton Critical Edition includes Bartleby the Scrivener, Benito Cereno, and Billy Budd, each presented in the best available texts from Melville's lifetime.
- Q: Who is the author of Melville's Short Novels? A: The author is Herman Melville, an influential American writer known for his novels and short stories.
- Q: What is the significance of the 'Contexts' section in this edition? A: The 'Contexts' section collects important sources and writings related to each novel, including works by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Amasa Delano, and Nathaniel Hawthorne, providing valuable background for readers.
- Q: How many pages does Melville's Short Novels contain? A: This edition contains 432 pages, offering a comprehensive look at Melville's short novels and critical essays.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for students? A: Yes, this edition is carefully edited and annotated, making it ideal for student readers and promoting classroom discussion.
- Q: When was Melville's Short Novels published? A: This Norton Critical Edition was published on November 28, 2001.
- Q: What kind of criticism is included in this edition? A: The 'Criticism' section features twenty-eight essays about the novels from various contributors, aimed at fostering classroom discussion.
- Q: What edition of Melville's Short Novels is this? A: This is the First Edition of Melville's Short Novels published by Norton.
- Q: What binding does this edition have? A: This edition is available in a paperback binding, making it convenient for reading and handling.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The item is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.