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Pierre; or, The Ambiguities
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Exploring the tumultuous life of nineteen-year-old Pierre Glendinning in New York City, this novel delves into the struggles of a budding novelist amid the literary trends of transcendentalism and gothic morality. Melville's ambitious and complex narrative, often deemed proto-modernist, defies easy interpretation and critiques societal norms. Initially met with confusion and commercial failure, it now stands as a groundbreaking work that challenges readers with its depth and experimental style, solidifying its place as a unique piece of American literature.
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Pierre; or, The Ambiguities, Herman Melville
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Pierre; or, The Ambiguities
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herman Melville
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 324
- ISBN13
- 9781420978902
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Exploring the tumultuous life of nineteen-year-old Pierre Glendinning in New York City, this novel delves into the struggles of a budding novelist amid the literary trends of transcendentalism and gothic morality. Melville's ambitious and complex narrative, often deemed proto-modernist, defies easy interpretation and critiques societal norms. Initially met with confusion and commercial failure, it now stands as a groundbreaking work that challenges readers with its depth and experimental style, solidifying its place as a unique piece of American literature.