Melville's Folk Roots
Download or Read eBook Melville's Folk Roots PDF written by Kevin J. Hayes and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Kevin J. Hayes |
| Publisher | : Kent State University Press |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0873386256 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780873386258 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Melville's Folk Roots by : Kevin J. Hayes
Book excerpt: Herman Melville's reputation as a great writer has gradually evolved throughout the 20th century. Tempered by studies that emphasize the Western literary tradition, literary appreciation for Melville's use of folklore has been slow in developing. This study focuses on Melville's immersion with and borrowing from oral traditions: both music and narrative; tall-tale humour; nautical folklore; superstition; and legend. The book also acts as a general introduction to Melville's work.
