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, or the Whale
Few things, even in literature, can really be said to be unique — but Moby Dick is truly unlike anything written before or since. The novel …
I and My Chimney
Herman Melville (1819–1891) is best known for his epic novel Moby Dick (1851), as well as the short story “Bartleby the Scrivener” (1853) an…
Moby Dick (Favorite Story, NBC, 1947)
Experience the classic tale of obsession and revenge in this 1947 radio adaptation of Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." Broadcast on …
Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War
"Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War" is the first book of poems by the American author Herman Melville. Published in 1866, the v…
Clarel
An epic poem, the eponymous pilgrim's journey to the Holy Land. - Summary by Matthew Muñoz
Moby Dick (CBC, 1949)
This is a 1949 radio adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel, Moby Dick, produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The adapta…
Pierre, or The Ambiguities
The life of a young heir, Pierre is altered when he meets a mysterious woman who claims to be his sister.
Moby Dick (American Novels, NBC, 1947)
The first episode in the NBC radio series American Novels, broadcast on July 4, 1947.