Melville: The Making of the Poet
"With astonishingly far-reaching attention to the pertinent specifics of poems and prose commentaries by English and American writers who influenced Melville, Parker re-creates the poetic education of the man who would go on to write <i>Moby Dick</i>. His book is a stunning defense of Melville's right to be treated as a major poet. Highly recommended for all academic libraries."—Library Journal"Highly recommended."--CHOICE Magazine