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The Piazza Tales

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Piazza Tales written by Herman Melville and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 1856 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With fairest flowers, Whilst summer lasts, and I live here, Fidele-" When I removed into the country, it was to occupy an old-fashioned farm-house, which had no piazza-a deficiency the more regretted, because not only did I like piazzas, as somehow combining the coziness of in-doors with the freedom of out-doors, and it is so pleasant to inspect your thermometer there, but the country round about was such a picture, that in berry time no boy climbs hill or crosses vale without coming upon easels planted in every nook, and sun-burnt painters painting there. A very paradise of painters. The circle of the stars cut by the circle of the mountains. At least, so looks it from the house; though, once upon the mountains, no circle of them can you see. Had the site been chosen five rods off, this charmed ring would not have been. The house is old. Seventy years since, from the heart of the Hearth Stone Hills, they quarried the Kaaba, or Holy Stone, to which, each Thanksgiving, the social pilgrims used to come. So long ago, that, in digging for the foundation, the workmen used both spade and axe, fighting the Troglodytes of those subterranean parts-sturdy roots of a sturdy wood, encamped upon what is now a long land-slide of sleeping meadow, sloping away off from my poppy-bed. Of that knit wood, but one survivor stands-an elm, lonely through steadfastness.

The Piazza

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061922080
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (619 download)

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Download or read book The Piazza written by Herman Melville and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don Benito faltered; then, like some somnambulist suddenly interfered with, vacantly stared at his visitor, and ended by looking down on the deck. He maintained this posture so long, that Captain Delano, almost equally disconcerted, and involuntarily almost as rude, turned suddenly from him, walking forward to accost one of the Spanish seamen for the desired information. But he had hardly gone five paces, when with a sort of eagerness Don Benito invited him back, regretting his momentary absence of mind, and professing readiness to gratify him.

The Piazza Tales

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book The Piazza Tales written by Herman Melville and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When I removed into the country, it was to occupy an old-fashioned farm-house, which had no piazza-a deficiency the more regretted, because not only did I likepiazzas, as somehow combining the coziness of in-doors with the freedom of outdoors, and it is so pleasant to inspect your thermometer there, but the countryround about was such a picture, that in berry time no boy climbs hill or crosses valewithout coming upon easels planted in every nook, and sun-burnt painters paintingthere. A very paradise of painters. The circle of the stars cut by the circle of themountains. At least, so looks it from the house; though, once upon the mountains, no circle of them can you see. Had the site been [pg 002] chosen five rods off, thischarmed ring would not have been.The house is old. Seventy years since, from the heart of the Hearth Stone Hills, theyquarried the Kaaba, or Holy Stone, to which, each Thanksgiving, the social pilgrimsused to come. So long ago, that, in digging for the foundation, the workmen usedboth spade and axe, fighting the Troglodytes of those subterranean parts-sturdyroots of a sturdy wood, encamped upon what is now a long land-slide of sleepingmeadow, sloping away off from my poppy-bed. Of that knit wood, but one survivorstands-an elm, lonely through steadfastnes

The Piazza Tales

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Piazza Tales written by Herman Melville and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Included in this Herman Melville collection are six tales that range considerably -- from "The Encantadas" (an allegorical travelogue) to the haunting "Bartleby, the Scrivener." Opening the volume is "The Piazza," a pastoral sketch that frames the collection. "Benito Cerenno" -- a subversive satire -- of grows out of a true story of mutiny among the enslaved . . .

Israel Potter: His Fifty Years Of Exile

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN 13 : 384960361X
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (496 download)

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Download or read book Israel Potter: His Fifty Years Of Exile written by Herman Melville and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2012 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the extended and annotated edition including an extensive biographical annotation about the author and his life. When Israel Potter leaves his plough to fight in the American Revolution, he's immediately thrown into the Battle of Bunker Hill, where he receives multiple wounds. However, this does not deter him, and after hearing a rousing speech by General George Washington, he volunteers for further duty, this time at sea, where more ill fortune awaits him. Israel is captured by the British Navy and taken to England. Yet, he makes his escape, and this triggers a series of extraordinary events and meetings with remarkable people. Along the way, Israel encounters King George III, who takes a liking to the Yankee rebel and shelters him in Kew Gardens; Benjamin Franklin, who presses Israel into service as a spy; John Paul Jones, who invites Israel to join his crew aboard The Ranger; and Ethan Allen, whom Israel attempts to free from a British prison. (from wikipedia.com)

The Light in the Piazza and Other Italian Tales

Author : Elizabeth Spencer
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 9780878058372
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (583 download)

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Download or read book The Light in the Piazza and Other Italian Tales written by Elizabeth Spencer and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 1996 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elizabeth Spencer is captivated by Italy. Collected in this volume are The Light in the Piazza, which is her signature piece, and six other Italian tales in which her American characters encounter and respond to the mysteries of Italian mores.

The Bell-Tower

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 1443435090
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (434 download)

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Download or read book The Bell-Tower written by Herman Melville and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bannadonna is an eccentric artist and architect who dreams up plans for a magnificent bell tower. After receiving approval from the city, Bannadonna happily begins construction, but local citizens begin to notice strange occurrences associated with the bell-tower, and complaints eventually reach the city magistrates. While touring the magistrates around the tower, Bannadonna shows off his work and readily answers their questions, but one curiosity remains unanswered—what lies beneath the shroud in the bell-tower. “The Bell-Tower” is a dark literary work that explores a mystery that is never fully revealed. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Bartleby The Scrivener A Story Of Wall-Street

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bartleby The Scrivener A Story Of Wall-Street written by Herman Melville and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-05-29 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the enigmatic world of Wall Street with "Bartleby The Scrivener: A Story Of Wall-Street" by Herman Melville. Delve into the intricacies of corporate life and human nature as you follow the mysterious tale of Bartleby, a scrivener whose quiet defiance challenges the norms of society. But amidst the hustle and bustle of Wall Street, what truths will Bartleby's silence reveal? In this thought-provoking story, Herman Melville paints a vivid portrait of conformity, alienation, and the search for meaning in a capitalist world. Through Bartleby's enigmatic character, readers are forced to confront uncomfortable questions about identity, autonomy, and the nature of work. Are you ready to peer into the heart of darkness that lies beneath the veneer of corporate America? Will you dare to grapple with the existential dilemmas that Bartleby's story poses? Experience the timeless relevance of "Bartleby The Scrivener." Purchase your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and introspection.

Billy Budd

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Billy Budd written by Herman Melville and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Encantadas and Other Stories

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486115402
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book The Encantadas and Other Stories written by Herman Melville and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection features 14 of Melville's short stories reprinted from Harper's and Putnam's magazines, including "The Encantadas or Enchanted Isles," a dramatic story set on the Galapagos Islands, plus "The Bell-Tower," more.

Bartleby, the Scrivener

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : First Avenue Editions ™
ISBN 13 : 1541547748
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book Bartleby, the Scrivener written by Herman Melville and published by First Avenue Editions ™. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered one of the greatest American writers, Herman Melville leaves the sea behind in this short story collection to write about Wall Street offices, the Galapagos Islands, a sinister architect, apathy, capitalism, and humanity's precarious nature. In "Bartleby, the Scrivener," a Manhattan lawyer struggles with a clerk who "prefers not" to do work or leave the office building. In "Benito Cereno," a captain stumbles upon a Spanish slave ship off the coast of Chile, whose captain has been overthrown in a revolt. The short story collection also includes "The Piazza," "The Lightning-Rod Man," "The Encantadas," and the "Bell-Tower." This is an unabridged version of the 1856 edition.

The Lightning-Rod Man

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 1443435074
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (434 download)

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Download or read book The Lightning-Rod Man written by Herman Melville and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an unnamed narrator opens his door to a lightning-rod salesman, the two become involved in a philosophical discussion about faith and the will of God. The salesman claims that the copper rod will protect its owner from the very lightning that the narrator believes to be an act of God. As they argue, and the narrator laughs off the explanations, the salesman becomes increasingly and violently angry. The allegorical nature of Herman Melville’s tale explores the ideas of good and evil, and faith in God before faith in fear. This story was included as part of Melville’s collection The Piazza Tales. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

The Piazza Tales

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Piazza Tales written by Herman Melville and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Piazza Tales" by Herman Melville. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

The Piazza Tales

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3849671690
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (496 download)

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Download or read book The Piazza Tales written by Herman Melville and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 1948 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘The Piazza Tales’ is a collection of short stories by Herman Melville. The volume contains the following stories: The Piazza Bartleby Benito Cereno The Lightning-Rod Man The Encantadas The Bell-Tower

The Piazza Tales

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781698942681
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book The Piazza Tales written by Herman Melville and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Piazza Tales were written upon the public indignation over his novel Pierre, which had forced Melville to retire to the piazza of his house in Lenox, Massachusetts. The six tales included here are among Melville's most notable writings. They include the famed tale "Bartleby" a story of slavery, "Benito Cereno," "The Encantadas," "The Lightning-Rod Man," "The Bell-Tower," and the title story, "The Piazza."

A Herman Melville Encyclopedia

Author : Robert L. Gale
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1567507662
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (675 download)

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Download or read book A Herman Melville Encyclopedia written by Robert L. Gale and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1995-04-30 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herman Melville is one of the most challenging authors of American literature. Known primarily as the author of Moby-Dick, he wrote several other novels, short stories, and poems. With the rise of interest in Melville in the 20th century, critical and biographical studies of Melville continue to be published at an ever-increasing rate. This encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to Melville's rich and complex literary career. The volume includes several hundred alphabetically arranged entries for all of Melville's works and characters, and for his family members, friends, and acquaintances. Entries on the most important topics include bibliographies. The encyclopedia is more factual than critical, but scholarship from 1990 and beyond is emphasized throughout. The book also gives special attention to the 19th-century women who influenced Melville, for these women have often been overlooked. A chronology overviews the principal events in Melville's life, and a selected bibliography lists major studies.

The Piazza Tales

Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Broadview Press
ISBN 13 : 1770486828
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The Piazza Tales written by Herman Melville and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2018-06-30 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herman Melville’s The Piazza Tales is the only collection of short fiction that he published in his lifetime, and it includes his two most famous short stories, “Bartleby, the Scrivener” and “Benito Cereno,” along with the less well-known but deeply engaging sketches of the Galapagos Islands that make up “The Encantadas,” as well as three more short stories: “The Piazza,” “The Bell-Tower,” and “The Lightning-Rod Man.” This new edition places these stories in the context of nineteenth-century debates over slavery, free will and determinism, science and technology, and the nature and value of literary artistry. The stories in The Piazza Tales demonstrate the global range of Melville’s cultural and aesthetic concerns, as Melville set his stories in locales ranging from rural western Massachusetts and Wall Street in the United States to the Pacific coast of South America and southern Europe. This edition is especially concerned with Melville’s engagement with both political questions related to slavery and imperialism and aesthetic questions germane to the short-story tradition as developed by his near-contemporaries Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe.