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Bezig met laden... The Maldive Sharkdoor Herman Melville
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Interesting writing, but this edition is greatly flawed. That is, it is a collection of short Melville writings, and the most substantial is a series of "sketches" about the Encantadas Isles (what we would call the Galapagos). After reading, I was left intrigued -- the mood established is powerful and rather frightening, not at all the friendly post-Darwin science-guy / eco-tourism outlook of today. But the work was enigmatic, and unsatisfying. Curious, I did some research and learned that two "sketches" belonging to the work are omitted. These appear to be the lengthiest and most narrative. This was likely done to fit the work into the length limit of the Little Black Classics format. But to do so without any acknowledgement or notice to the reader is unacceptable, an act of editorial mutilation and misrepresentation of something Melville intended as an integrated novella. Sorry for the rant, but this book violates the covenant between publisher and reader. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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'No voice, no low, no howl is heard; the chief sound of life here is a hiss.'Stories and poems by Herman Melville drawn from his years at seaIntroducing Little Black Classics- 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)813.3Literature English (North America) American fiction Middle 19th Century 1830-1861WaarderingGemiddelde:
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His poetry was beautiful but a touch confusing to follow initially (such odd rhyme schemes!). ( )