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El vendedor de pararrayos es un cuento poco conocido de Herman Melville, autor reconocido por su biblico Moby Dick. El cuento se ambienta en medio de una tormenta cuando llama a la puerta de una casa un vendedor de pararrayos. En el breve relato bajo la lluvia y los relampagos se inicia una lucha simbolica entre el bien y el mal, la religion y la ciencia entre dos personajes anclados a sus creencias.La obra fue publicada en una recopilacion de cuentos y breves relatos fantasticos.

The narrator, an elderly lawyer who has a very comfortable business helping wealthy men deal with mortgages, title deeds, and bonds, relates the story of the strangest man he has ever known.The narrator already employs two scriveners, Nippers and Turkey. Nippers suffers from chronic indigestion, and Turkey is a drunk, but the office survives because in the mornings Turkey is sober even though Nippers is irritable, and in the afternoon Nippers has calmed down even though Turkey is drunk.

Moby-Dick is an 1851 novel by Herman Melville. The story tells the adventures of the wandering sailor Ishmael and his voyage on the whaling ship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab seeks one specific whale, Moby-Dick, a white whale of tremendous size and ferocity. Comparatively few whaling ships know of Moby-Dick, and fewer yet have encountered him. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahabs boat and bit off his leg. Ahab intends to exact revenge.

El vendedor de pararrayos es un cuento poco conocido de Herman Melville, autor reconocido por su biblico Moby Dick. El cuento se ambienta en medio de una tormenta cuando llama a la puerta de una casa un vendedor de pararrayos. En el breve relato bajo la lluvia y los relampagos se inicia una lucha simbolica entre el bien y el mal, la religion y la ciencia entre dos personajes anclados a sus creencias.La obra fue publicada en una recopilacion de cuentos y breves relatos fantasticos.

Wellington Redburn is a fifteen-year-old from the state of New York, with only one dream - to run away to sea. However, when he does fulfil this long-held fantasy, he quickly finds that reality as a cabin boy is far harsher than he ever imagined. Mocked by the crew on board the Highlander for his weakness and bullied by the vicious and merciless sailor Jackson, Wellington must struggle to endure the long journey from New York to Liverpool. But when he does reach England, he is equally horrified by what he finds there: poverty, desperation and moral corruption. Inspired by Melvilles own youthful experiences on board a cargo boat, this is a compelling tale of innocence transformed, through bitter experience, into disillusionment. A fascinating sea journal and coming-of-age tale, Redburn provides a unique insight into the mind of one of Americas greatest novelists.

Based on Melvilles actual experiences after having jumped ship in the Marquesas Islands, this work was extremely popular, and provoked disbelief among its readers until the events it described were corroborated by Melvilles fellow castaway, Richard Greene. While the book is based on fact, Typee is properly considered a work of fiction: the three week stay on which the author based his story is extended to four months, and Melville drew extensively on contemporary accounts by Pacific explorers to add cultural detail to what might otherwise have been a straightforward story of escape, capture and re-escape.

Moby Dick está considerada como la gran epopeya en prosa del mundo occidental contemporáneo. Concebida por Herman Melville como respuesta norteamericana a la gran literatura europea de finales del siglo XVIII y principios del XIX, Moby Dick recoge la tradicion romantica y gotica dando forma a un epico poema en singular prosa que ha acabado por ocupar en Estados Unidos el puesto de gran novela nacional.

"Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street" is a short story by the American writer Herman Melville (18191891). It first appeared anonymously in two parts in the November and December 1853 editions of Putnams Magazine, and was reprinted with minor textual alterations in his The Piazza Tales in 1856.About the Author: HERMAN MELVILLE (1819-1891) was born in New York City. Family hardships forced him to leave school for various occupations, including shipping as a cabin boy to Liverpool in 1839--a voyage that sparked his love for the sea. A shrewd social critic and philosopher in his fiction, he is considered an outstanding writer of the sea and a great stylist who mastered both realistic narrative and a rich, rhythmical prose. He is best known for his novel Moby-Dick and the posthumously published novella Billy Budd.

"–Você poderia me contar qualquer coisa a seu respeito? –Acho melhor não." Repetida mais de 20 vezes, a frase "Acho melhor não" é uma espécie de leitmotiv, ou fio condutor, da obra-prima de Melville.

«El capitán Abad es un gran hombre, casi un dios. No habla mucho, pero cuando lo hace debes prestarle mucha atención. Escúchale bien. Abad sobresale por encima de lo común. Ha clavado su fiero arpón

Inspirado pelas experiências pessoais do autor e por outros acontecimentos que marcaram o período, Moby Dick tem também como base inspiradora a história do capitão George Pollard e de seu navio balee

Melville é único entre os seus grandes contemporâneos do século xix – Scott, Balzac, Dickens, Dostoevski, Hardy. Dan McCall Bartleby, O Escrivão – Uma História de Wall Street valeu a Melville 85 dóla

Una historia de Wall Street. Ese es el importante subtítulo de esta pequeña pero gran obra de Herman Melville. Leerla es un desborde de emociones contrapuestas que te dejará pensando o todo y nada a la vez, durante varias semanas. Bartleby, uno de los personajes mas enigmaticos de la literatura clasica universal, y y con uno de los mensajes mas dificiles de descifrar. Varias interpretaciones y estudios literarios lo señalan, desde el precursor del absurdismo kafkiano, hasta como la simple historia de un demente. Sin pasar por alto que Albert Camus lo nombrara como el primer texto existencialista e incluso, el filosofo esloveno Slavoj iek propusiera como lema del movimiento Occupy de Wall Street, la frase con la cual gira todo el relato: "preferiria no hacerlo". La historia de Melville es una lectura indispensable para estos tiempos de modernidad cambiante versus el status quo del ser humano.

Herman Melvilles Moby Dick is an intricately woven tale that combines elements of adventure, philosophical musings, and profound psychological depth. The novel follows Ishmael, a sailor aboard the whaling ship Pequod, led by the monomaniacal Captain Ahab, who is obsessed with seeking revenge on the elusive white whale, Moby Dick. Through its innovative narrative style, which shifts between lyrical prose and dramatic dialogue, the novel interrogates themes of obsession, existence, and the sublime terror of nature. Published in 1851, Moby Dick stands as a landmark of American literature, offering a critique of 19th-century industrialization and humanitys relationship with the natural world. Melville drew upon his own experiences at sea, having sailed on whaling ships in the Pacific, which imparts authenticity and depth to his portrayal of whaling life. His extensive reading of works by Shakespeare, the Bible, and nautical texts influenced the philosophical dialogue that permeates the book. Moby Dick reflects Melvilles grappling with existential questions and moral quandaries, revealing layers of complexity that speak to the human condition. Readers looking for a multifaceted literary experience will find Moby Dick indispensable. It not only captivates with its epic narrative but also invites deep reflection on the nature of obsession and the quest for meaning. This seminal work has influenced generations of writers and scholars, making it essential reading for those seeking to explore the complexities of fate, vengeance, and human ambition.

Moby Dick es el gran clásico de Herman Melville publicado en 1851. Narra la travesía del barco ballenero Pequod, comandado por el capitán Ahab, en la obsesiva y autodestructiva persecución de la gra

In "Mardi," Herman Melville embarks on a complex narrative voyage, blending elaborate language and philosophical musings within a richly woven tapestry of allegory. Set against the backdrop of an imaginary archipelago, the novel unfolds through the eyes of the protagonist, Taji, who grapples with existential dilemmas and the nature of reality, reflecting Melvilles own struggles with identity and purpose. The literary style is notable for its intricate prose and intertextual references, resonating with themes of social critique and the quest for truth, positioning "Mardi" within the broader context of 19th-century American literature that seeks to understand both the self and society. Herman Melville, an esteemed American novelist and poet, drew inspiration from his own maritime experiences and travel encounters, which are central to the narrative structure of "Mardi." The authors previous works, such as "Moby-Dick," laid the groundwork for his exploration of existential themes and the human condition, while his interest in romanticism and transcendental philosophy informed his approach in "Mardi," revealing a deep engagement with the complexities of human nature and the critique of societal conventions. Readers who seek a profound exploration of the interplay between reality and illusion will find "Mardi" a remarkable journey. Melvilles imaginative storytelling invites reflection on the larger human experience, making it a compelling read for those interested in philosophical literature and the evolution of American narrative art.

Die Geschichte des zu allem entschlossenen Kapitans Ahab und seiner dramatischen Jagd auf den weien Wal Moby Dick ist eine der wildesten, mitreiendsten und gedankenreichsten Lekturen, die man zwischen zwei Buchdeckeln finden kann. Spiegel Online

Though best-known for his epic masterpiece Moby-Dick, Herman Melville also left a body of short stories arguably unmatched in American fiction. In the sorrowful tragedy of Billy Budd,Sailor; the controlled rage of Benito Cereno; and the tantalizing enigma of Bartleby, the Scrivener; Melville reveals himself as a singular storyteller of tremendous range and compelling power. In these stories, Melville cuts to the heart of race, class, capitalism, and globalism in America, deftly navigating political and social issues that resonate as clearly in our time as they did in Melville's. Also including The Piazza Tales in full, this collection demonstrates why Melville stands not only among the greatest writers of the nineteenth century, but also as one of our greatest contemporaries. This Penguin Classics edition features the Reading Text of Billy Budd, Sailor, as edited from a genetic study of the manuscript by Harrison Hayford and Merton M. Sealts, Jr., and the authoritative Northwestern-Newberry text of The Piazza Tales.