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THE CONFIDENCE-MAN (THE WRITINGS OF HERMAN MELVILLE, By G. Thomas Tanselle *VG+*
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- ISBN-10
- 0810103257
- Publication Name
- Northwestern University Press
- Type
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780810103252
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Northwestern University Press
ISBN-10
0810103257
ISBN-13
9780810103252
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63679
Product Key Features
Book Title
Confidence-Man : Scholarly Edition
Number of Pages
518 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Classics, Literary
Publication Year
1984
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Melville Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
19.8 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
85-171722
TitleLeading
The
Series Volume Number
Vol. 10
Volume Number
Vol. 10
Synopsis
Long considered Melville's strangest novel, The Confidence-Man is a comic allegory aimed at the optimism and materialism of mid-nineteenth century America. A shape-shifting Confidence-Man approaches passengers on a Mississippi River steamboat and, winning over his not-quite-innocent victims with his charms, urges each to trust in the cosmos, in nature, and even in human nature--with predictable results. In Melville's time the book was such a failure he abandoned fiction writing for twenty years; only in the twentieth century did critics celebrate its technical virtuosity, wit, comprehensive social vision, and wry skepticism. This scholarly edition includes a Historical Note offering a detailed account of the novel's composition, publication, reception, and subsequent critical history. In addition the editors present the twenty-six surviving manuscript leaves and scraps with full transcriptions and analytical commentary. This scholarly edition aims to present a text as close to the author's intention as surviving evidence permits. Based on collations of both editions publishing during Melville's lifetime, it incorporates 138 emendations made by the present editors. It is an Approved Text of the Center for Editions of American Authors (Modern Language Association of America).
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- 8***g (252)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA smooth and professional transaction throughout. The item was exactly as described, clearly listed, and fairly priced. Communication from the seller was prompt, polite, and helpful, with dispatch confirmed quickly. The parcel was securely packaged and arrived in excellent condition, ahead of the expected delivery date. Care was taken at every stage of the process. I would be happy to buy from this seller again—many thanks for a reliable and well-handled sale.
- a***2 (13)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem was shipped quickly and packaged well. Item was exactly as described, brand new and it was even sealed. The seller also messaged me as soon as the purchase went through so communication was great. This was the last book in the series that I needed and to be able to find it in such great condition and at a great cost was unexpected. Highly recommend this seller and will definitely buy from again in the future.
- e***2 (1291)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseMint condition and brand new, at the most competitive price. Top customer service, which includes: communication, professional packaging which protected the dust cover from bending and corners from bumping. Speedy shipping and delivery from across the country. A highly recommended seller with whom I would easily shop again. Thank you!