Biography
A detailed biography of Herman Melville, exploring his life and literary contributions.
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A detailed biography of Herman Melville, exploring his life and literary contributions.
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With unparalleled historical and critical perspective, Andrew Delbanco gives us a commanding biography and a riveting portrait of a nation. He uncovers autobiographical traces throughout Melville's writing, shows the financial pressure and declining popular esteem that plagued his career, and the achievements of his oeuvre.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to relationships; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of historical violence; not graphic or central.
Profanity
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Mild language may be quoted; not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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Occasional references to alcohol in historical context; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Moderate focus on Melville's spiritual themes and religious context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate discussion of 19th-century social and cultural issues.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Brief mentions of historical suffering or hardship; not central.
Other
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