Melville, Herman
Pierre: Or the Amibiguities (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140434842
- author:
- Melville, Herman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 12.7 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Pierre, or The Ambiguities by Herman Melville is a novel that has been met with criticism since its publication in 1852. Reviewers at the time described it as a "dead failure" and a "literary mare's nest." However, more recent critics have reevaluated the work, seeing it as a satire of the sentimental-Gothic novel and an early experiment with modernist literary techniques. The story follows Melville's idealistic young hero as he navigates a complex web of themes and ideas. This Penguin Classics edition features authoritative text enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Published in 1996, this paperback edition offers readers a chance to engage with Melville's thought-provoking work. With over 400 pages of dense prose, Pierre is a challenging but rewarding read for those interested in literary history and the evolution of modernist writing.
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