Tales, Poems, and Other Writings

This anthology presents a comprehensive collection of Melville's works, including renowned stories like "Bartleby the Scrivener" and "Billy Budd," alongside lesser-known pieces such as the epic poem "Clarel." It features a carefully curated selection of his prose poems, literary criticism, letters, lectures, and poetry, highlighting Melville's deep passion for poetry, which has often been overlooked. This collection, the first in fifty years, aims to bring renewed attention to the full scope of Melville's literary contributions.