Herman Melville

Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet born on August 1, 1819, in New York City. He is best known for his masterpiece, "Moby-Dick," a profound exploration of obsession and the human condition set against the backdrop of the whaling industry. Melville's early life was steeped in adventure, with experiences at sea that would later inform his writing. His works often delve into complex themes of identity, nature, and morality, reflecting the tumultuous spirit of 19th-century America.

Moby Dick (Columbia Workshop, CBS,1946)


Herman Melville



Experience a captivating two-part radio adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel, Moby Dick. This adaptation was broadcast on CBS' Colu…

Moby Dick (Favorite Story, NBC, 1947)

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Herman Melville



Experience the classic tale of obsession and revenge in this 1947 radio adaptation of Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." Broadcast on …

Moby Dick; or, The Whale (version 2)

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Herman Melville



This great, genre-bending novel nominally centres on the quest of the monomaniacal Captain Ahab to gain revenge for the loss of his leg to a…

Moby Dick (American Novels, NBC, 1947)


Herman Melville



The first episode in the NBC radio series American Novels, broadcast on July 4, 1947.

Clarel

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Herman Melville



An epic poem, the eponymous pilgrim's journey to the Holy Land. - Summary by Matthew Muñoz

The Apple-Tree Table, and Other Sketches

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Herman Melville



A collection of short stories by Herman Melville, including the title story The Apple-Tree Table, I and My Chimney, The Happy Failure, and s…

Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War

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Herman Melville



"Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War" is the first book of poems by the American author Herman Melville. Published in 1866, the v…

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