Billy Budd: and Other Stories
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Book Description
Melville's short stories are masterpieces. The best are to be appreciated on more than one level and those presented here are rich with symbolism and spiritual depth. Set in 1797, Billy Budd, Foretopman exploits the tension of this period during the war between England and France to create a tale of satanic treachery, tragedy and great pathos that explores human relationships and the inherently am... More
Book Information
Publisher | Penguin Young Readers Group |
Binding | Paperback (45 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 464 |
ISBN-10 | 0140430296 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0140430295 |
Publication Date | 04/30/1968 |
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About Harold Beaver (Editor) : Harold Beaver is a published author and an editor. Some of the published credits of Harold Beaver include "Huckleberry Finn" (Unwin Critical Library), Moby-Dick (English Library), and Billy Budd: and ... more
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