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

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

This reference work covers both Herman Melville's life and writings. It includes a biography and detailed information on his works, on the important themes contained therein, and on the significant people and places in his life. The appendices include suggestions for further reading of both literary and cultural criticism, an essay on Melville's lasting cultural influence, and information on both the fictional ships in his works and the real-life ones on which he sailed.

Arranged chronologically, this volume explores Herman Melville's distinctive narrative style on some of his novels, short fiction, and poems.--Book cover.

Vols. 8-10 of the 1965-1984 master cumulation constitute a title index.

Profiles more than four hundred authors of short fiction from around the world, presenting biographical and bibliographic information and summaries of major works. Also includes a reference volume with a chronology; a bibliography; lists of major award winners; twenty-nine essays on short-fiction history, theory, and world cultures; and three indexes.

Profiles more than four hundred authors of short fiction from around the world, presenting biographical and bibliographic information and summaries of major works. Also includes a reference volume with a chronology; a bibliography; lists of major award winners; twenty-nine essays on short-fiction history, theory, and world cultures; and three indexes.