Herman Melville - Short Stories
Written by Herman Melville
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Step into the world of Herman Melville's masterful storytelling with our short story collection.
Experience the gripping narrative of 'Bartleby the Scrivener, A Story of Wall Street,' a thought-provoking tale delving into themes of individuality and society. Feel the adrenaline rush with 'The Chase,' where suspense and adventure collide in Melville's vivid storytelling. Then, embark on a maritime journey unlike any other in 'Rounding Cape Horn,' immersing yourself in the raw power of the sea and the trials faced by sailors. This collection offers a captivating blend of Melville's literary genius, transporting readers through varied landscapes and emotions in tales that continue to resonate with audiences today.
Herman Melville
Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer. Following a period of financial trouble, the Melville family moved from New York City to Albany, where Allan, Herman’s father, entered the fur business. When Allan died in 1832, the family struggled to make ends meet, and Herman and his brothers were forced to leave school in order to work. A small inheritance enabled Herman to enroll in school from 1835 to 1837, during which time he studied Latin and Shakespeare. The Panic of 1837 initiated another period of financial struggle for the Melvilles, who were forced to leave Albany. After publishing several essays in 1838, Melville went to sea on a merchant ship in 1839 before enlisting on a whaling voyage in 1840. In July 1842, Melville and a friend jumped ship at the Marquesas Islands, an experience the author would fictionalize in his first novel, Typee (1845). He returned home in 1844 to embark on a career as a writer, finding success as a novelist with the semi-autobiographical novels Typee and Omoo (1847), befriending and earning the admiration of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Oliver Wendell Holmes, and publishing his masterpiece Moby-Dick in 1851. Despite his early success as a novelist and writer of such short stories as “Bartleby, the Scrivener” and “Benito Cereno,” Melville struggled from the 1850s onward, turning to public lecturing and eventually settling into a career as a customs inspector in New York City. Towards the end of his life, Melville’s reputation as a writer had faded immensely, and most of his work remained out of print until critical reappraisal in the early twentieth century recognized him as one of America’s finest writers.
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