Melville and the theme of boredom
Auteur :
Paliwoda, Daniel
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786441549
Date de publication :
1 déc. 2009
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
336 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Boredom is a prevalent theme in Herman Melville's works. This title contends that in Melville's mature work, especially Moby Dick, boredom presents itself as an insidious presence in the lives of Melville's characters, until it matures from being a mere killer of time into a killer of souls.