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The Enchanted Isles (Hesperus Classics)
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Product Description
Originally penned as a travelogue, Melville's writings form a series of evocative sketches of each of these equatorial islands. Recounting their myths and stories of old, he conjures up the spirit of each in astonishing detail. Read together they create a timeless classic, perfectly capturing the islands' eternal charm and mystery.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #571757 in Books
- Published on: 2002-09-27
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 112 pages
Editorial Reviews
Time Out, September 18-25, 2002
Packed with baroque puns and creepy maritime tales, this is truly a rescued masterpiece.
From the Publisher
Only single-volume edition of earliest work by the author of Moby Dick
From the Author
These islands are beyond comparisons: they and their natural inhabitants are like nothing we have ever seen before - Margaret Drabble
Customer Reviews
Melville's forgotten masterpiece
I devoured 'The Enchanted Isles' in an afternoon. Like its title, this glorified travelogue is thoroughly enchanting - beautifully written, thought-provoking and an utterly satisfying read. Perfect for those who want an easy introduction to Melville or American Romanticism in general.
