White Lies

Focusing on Melville's five major narratives, the work provides in-depth contextual readings that reveal how Melville reinterpreted his sources. By examining Typee, Omoo, Redburn, White-Jacket, and Israel Potter, the author highlights Melville's critique of the genre, transforming it into a subject of analysis. This exploration uncovers the complexities of narrative structure and the interplay between fact and fiction in Melville's writing.