Critical Companion to Herman Melville examines the life and work of a writer who spent much of his career in obscurity.

This new collection offers timely, critical essays specially commissioned to provide a comprehensive overview of Melville's career.

In a series of 35 original essays, this companion demonstrates the relevance of Melville’s works in the twenty-first century. Presents 35 original essays by s

Discover a fascinating new set of perspectives on the life and work of Herman Melville A New Companion to Herman Melville delivers an insightful examination of

Specially commissioned essays provide a critical introduction to one of the most significant writers of nineteenth-century America.