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The short stories of Herman Melville are considered today to be among the small masterpieces of American fiction.- BILLY BUDD, Melvilles posthumously published novella, is a classic tale of innocence, evil, and murder that depicts the rivalry between a simple, handsome young sailor and a demonic superior.- BARTLEBY is the subtly comic tale of an apathetic scrivener, and BENITO CERENO is the story of a Spanish sea captain caught up in a slave revolt on his ship.- Included in this volume are THE PIZZA TALES as well as THE TOWN-HOS STORY, a chapter from MOBY-DICK.- By turns haunting and comic, and always compelling, these fine stories convey the diversity and grandeur of Melvilles talent as well as the depth of his themes.
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