Raymond Weaver
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When he died in 1891, the author of “Moby-Dick” was an obscure figure in American literature. This 1921 biography, placing Melville in the context of his Yankee heritage and drawing from his correspondence with Nathaniel Hawthorne, is largely responsible for reassessing Melville's reputation and restoring him to his rightful place in the literary pantheon.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 32
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The moving abolitionist novel that fueled the fire of the human rights debate in 1852 and melodramatically condemned the institution of slavery through such powerfully realized characters as Tom, Eliza, Topsy, Eva, and Simon Legree. First published more than 150 years ago, this monumental work is today being reexamined by critics, scholars, and students.