Call Me Ishmael: A Study Of Melville - Hardcover

by Charles Olson (Author)

Call Me Ishmael: A Study Of Melville by Charles Olson is a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of Herman Melville, one of America's greatest writers. The book delves into Melville's literary career, from his early works such as Typee and Omoo to his masterpiece, Moby-Dick. Olson examines Melville's writing style, themes, and influences, and provides a detailed account of his personal life, including his travels, relationships, and struggles with financial and emotional difficulties. The book also explores Melville's literary legacy and his impact on American literature. Written in Olson's signature style of poetic prose, Call Me Ishmael is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Herman Melville, as well as those interested in the history and development of American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author Biography

Charles Olson (1910-1970), an avant garde poet, literary critic, and literary theorist, is the author of "The Maximus Poems," "The Distances," "The Human Universe and Other Essays," and "In Cold Hell, in Thicket."