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- 288 pages
- Reading time
- 11 hours
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Exploring the unconventional affair between Herman Melville and the married Sarah Morewood, this narrative reveals how her anarchic spirit profoundly influenced Melville's writing of Moby-Dick. The book delves into their relationship, shedding light on the personal and emotional dynamics that shaped one of America's most significant literary masterpieces. It presents an intimate look at the complexities of love, creativity, and the societal norms of the time, offering a fresh perspective on Melville's life and work.
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Melville in Love, Michael Shelden
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Melville in Love
- Subtitle
- The Secret Life of Herman Melville and the Muse of Moby-Dick
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Shelden
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780062418982
- Description
- Exploring the unconventional affair between Herman Melville and the married Sarah Morewood, this narrative reveals how her anarchic spirit profoundly influenced Melville's writing of Moby-Dick. The book delves into their relationship, shedding light on the personal and emotional dynamics that shaped one of America's most significant literary masterpieces. It presents an intimate look at the complexities of love, creativity, and the societal norms of the time, offering a fresh perspective on Melville's life and work.