Herman Melville's reputation as a great writer has gradually evolved throughout the 20th century. Tempered by studies that emphasize the Western literary tradition, literary appreciation for Melville's use of folklore has been slow in developing. This study focuses on Melville's immersion with and borrowing from oral traditions: both music and narrative; tall-tale humour; nautical folklore; superstition; and legend. The book also acts as a general introduction to Melville's work.
| ISBN: | 9780873386258 |
| Publication date: | 30th April 1999 |
| Author: | Kevin J Hayes |
| Publisher: | Kent State University Press an imprint of The Kent State University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 134 pages |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 |
Herman Melville's reputation as a great writer has gradually evolved throughout the 20th century. Tempered by studies that emphasize the Western literary tradition, literary appreciation for Melville's use of folklore has been slow in developing. This study focuses on Melville's immersion with and borrowing from oral traditions: both music and narrative; tall-tale humour; nautical folklore; superstition; and legend. The book also acts as a general introduction to Melville's work.
Melville's Folk Roots features in the following genres: Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900
Melville's Folk Roots is available in Hardback
Melville's Folk Roots was written by Kevin J Hayes and published by Kent State University Press an imprint of The Kent State University Press
Melville's Folk Roots has 134 pages
£19.79