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Set on April Fool's Day, 1857, this novel explores themes of deception and identity through the character of a mysterious con artist who assumes various disguises. As he interacts with a diverse cast of characters on a riverboat, the narrative delves into philosophical questions about trust and the nature of confidence. Melville's final work intricately weaves satire and social commentary, reflecting the complexities of human nature and societal norms during his time.
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The Confidence-Man, Herman Melville
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Confidence-Man
- Subtitle
- His Masquerade
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herman Melville
- Publisher
- Bibliotech Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781636377681
- Series
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Set on April Fool's Day, 1857, this novel explores themes of deception and identity through the character of a mysterious con artist who assumes various disguises. As he interacts with a diverse cast of characters on a riverboat, the narrative delves into philosophical questions about trust and the nature of confidence. Melville's final work intricately weaves satire and social commentary, reflecting the complexities of human nature and societal norms during his time.