Melville and the politics of identity
Subtitle: from King Lear to Moby-Dick
By: Julian Markels.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Urbana
Language: eng
Number of pages: 164
Subjects: Melville, Herman, 1819-1891.; Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 -- Knowledge -- Literature.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Influence.; Political fiction, American -- History and criticism.; Politics and literature -- English-speaking countries.; Lear, King (Legendary character), in literature.; Political plays, English -- History and criticism.; Sea stories, American -- History and criticism.; American fiction -- English influences.; Identity (Psychology) in literature.; Politics and literature.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-158) and index.