Abstract
T he sharp details of Herman Melville's prose delight our literary sense. His wealth of description supports a reflective richness in our own imagination of his scenes. At the same time, particularly in his sea stories, he records facts that penetrate far beyond the literary world. A zoologist may rejoice in the curious items of natural history and mythology in his pages. A botanist can visualize species, genera, whole plant ecologies from Melville's incidental observations. Since his universal eye reports everything in sight, at times this unmusical writer even writes about music.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
