Dillingham's method is not, however, confined to a reading of the texts. Melville's stories contain so many allusions to the contemporary scene that they constitute in themselves a cultural study. An important contribution of "Melville's Short Fiction" is its discussion of these allusions. Finally, Dillingham examines the relationship between the short fiction and Melville's own life. Much of the writer's frustration and struggle is concealed in these early works. Melville's friendship with Hawthorne, for example, an intense and yet in some ways disappointing relationship for both men, is explored as an important influence on several of the stories.
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Dillingham's method is not, however, confined to a reading of the texts. Melville's stories contain so many allusions to the contemporary scene that they constitute in themselves a cultural study. An important contribution of "Melville's Short Fiction" is its discussion of these allusions. Finally, Dillingham examines the relationship between the short fiction and Melville's own life. Much of the writer's frustration and struggle is concealed in these early works. Melville's friendship with Hawthorne, for example, an intense and yet in some ways disappointing relationship for both men, is explored as an important influence on several of the stories.
Imprint | University of Georgia Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | September 2008 |
Authors | William B Dillingham |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Unsewn / adhesive bound |
Pages | 400 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8203-3271-0 |
Barcode | 9780820332710 |
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LSN | 0-8203-3271-2 |