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The Manifesto of Herman Melville.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sanders, Barry.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Whaling in literature.
- Nature conservation.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (0 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- La Vergne : OR Books, LLC, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book explores Herman Melville's literary career, focusing on his masterpiece 'Moby Dick,' and its profound commentary on humanity's exploitation of the natural world. It examines Melville's personal experiences aboard whaling ships, his moral evolution, and his critique of greed, destruction, and revenge. The narrative delves into Melville's themes of environmental degradation, spiritual struggle, and societal blindness to ecological harm. Intended for readers interested in literature, environmental ethics, and history, the book situates Melville's work within the broader context of the American Renaissance, highlighting its relevance in addressing contemporary issues of sustainability and preservation. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 1-68219-412-4
- OCLC:
- 1519121048
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