A New Companion to Herman Melville, 2nd Edition

A New Companion to Herman Melville provides a comprehensive examination of Melville's life and work for the twenty-first century, offering critical, technological, and aesthetic practices to read him in exciting and revelatory ways. It reflects a pluralistic model for humanities teaching and research, highlighting the ways in which Melville was concerned with the utility of tools within fluid circuits of meaning. The book offers a thorough introduction to Melville's life, works, and treatment of the natural world, as well as practical discussions of material books, print culture, and digital technologies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 592 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

A captivating exploration awaits within the pages of "A New Companion to Herman Melville," a groundbreaking resource that delves into the life and work of this renowned American author. This comprehensive companion, building upon the success of its predecessor, the Blackwell Companion to Herman Melville, offers a wealth of insights and tools for engaging with Melville's writings in the twenty-first century.

Editors Wyn Kelley and Christopher Ohge have crafted a framework that embraces a pluralistic approach to humanities teaching and research, highlighting the ways in which Melville himself was deeply concerned with the utilization of tools within fluid circuits of meaning. The contributing authors, each experts in their respective fields, delve into critical theories of race, gender, sexuality, religion, transatlantic and hemispheric studies, digital humanities, book history, neurodiversity, and new biography and reception studies.

This book provides an in-depth introduction to Melville's life, exploring his historical context and the enduring revivals of his work in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Comprehensive explorations of Melville's literary masterpieces, including "Moby-Dick," "Pierre," "Piazza Tales," "Israel Potter," as well as his poems and poetic masterpiece "Clarel," offer a deep understanding of his artistic vision. Practical discussions of material books, print culture, and digital technologies as applied to Melville provide valuable insights for scholars and students.

In-depth examinations of Melville's treatment of the natural world shed light on his profound connection with the environment and his innovative literary techniques. Two symposium sections, featuring concise reflections on art and adaptation, and on teaching and public engagement, further enrich the reader's experience.

"A New Companion to Herman Melville" is an essential resource for scholars and students at all levels, from undergraduate to graduate. It offers a rich tapestry of perspectives and methodologies that will deepen our understanding and appreciation of this influential author's remarkable body of work.

Weight: 1182g
Dimension: 258 x 171 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119668503