Herman Melville

Betyg fem av fem. Viktor Andersson, BTJ. "Vilken underbar, underbar novell det är", Josefin de Gregorio, SvD. "Novellen hör till novellkonstens genuina mästerverk... Det är inte bara en novell som finsmakare vördar, det här är en politisk text med potential att i grunden förändra vår livshållning." Bernur. "Nästan lika kanoniserad som Moby Dick... Utmärkt översättning", Rebecka Kärde, Dagens Nyheter "Äntligen finns en av mina favoriter bland klassiker i nyutgåva!" Yukiko Duke, Vi Läser. Herman Melvilles berättelse Bartleby, skrivaren i nyöversättning och med efterord av Marie Berthelius. Romanens berättare är advokat i New York. Till sin hjälp har han anställt tre skrivare vilka samtliga sköter sina arbetsuppgifter både plikttroget och noggrant. Efter en tid behöver han anställa en fjärde skrivare. Det blir Bartleby. Även denne arbetar till att börja med både plikttroget och noggrant. Han renskriver raskt varje protokoll han får på sin pulpet. Inte nog med det, han verkar leva för sitt arbete, verkar inte ha några vänner och inga fritidsintressen. Så en dag, när Bartleby ges ännu ett protokoll att renskriva, fäller han den märkliga repliken: "Jag föredrar att inte göra det." Advokaten, hans chef, tror först inte att han hört rätt. "Vadå föredrar? Jag ger er nu i uppdrag att renskriva detta dokument. Sätt igång!" Men svaret kvarstår: "Jag föredrar att inte göra det." Så svarar Bartleby i fortsättningen på alla uppmaningar. Varje gång han får en arbetsuppgift säger han med alldeles lugn röst att han "föredrar att inte göra det". Chefen anstränger sig för att tala den halsstarrige tillrätta, men lyckas inte det minsta. Bartleby är orubblig. Han håller benhårt fast vid sitt raka besked - han föredrar att inte utföra det som åläggs honom. Sakta men säkert driver han både chefen och kollegorna närapå till vansinne. Och detta stillsamma beteende får allt större förvecklingar, det hela går mycket längre än man först kunde tro. Herman Melvilles berömda kortroman har nyöversatts av Marie Berthelius som också skrivit efterordet. Berättelsen skrevs 1853 och betraktades först som en parentes i Melvilles omfångsrika författarskap, som domineras av den makalösa romanen Moby Dick - vilken med tiden blivit ett av den amerikanska litteraturens mest centrala verk - men också den lilla historien Bartleby har blivit klassisk. Huvudpersonens underliga beteende har under snart två sekler lockat till otaliga tolkningsförsök. Bartlebys lilla beslutsamma minirevolt med mild röst blir på något vis en alldeles fruktansvärd, en alldeles ohygglig handling som ifrågasätter själva grunden i arbetslivet. För var skulle vi hamna om alla skulle börja känna efter hur det egentligen känns? Herman Melvilles kortroman Bartleby, skrivaren i översättning och med efterord av Marie Berthelius. ISBN 978-91-7742-620-2. Högkvalitetspapper, sydda ark, mjuka pärmar med flikar. 96 sidor.

Molodoj morjak Izmail postupaet na kitoboj k mrachnomu i zagadochnomu kapitanu Akhavu - tot oderzhim poiskami gigantskogo kita-albinosa, iz-za kotorogo kogda-to lishilsja nogi. No Mobi Dik stol zhe khiter i opasen, skol silna zhazhda mesti v dushe kapitana... Roman, nad zagadkoj kotorogo literaturovedy i filosofy bjutsja do sikh por, vdokhnovlen realnym proisshestviem s kitoboem "Esseks", proizvedshim na avtora neizgladimoe vpechatlenie. Melvill i sam znal o morekhodstve ne ponaslyshke, neskolko let prosluzhiv na takom zhe sudne matrosom. No ego "Mobi Dik" - nechto bolshe, chem entsiklopedija kitobojnogo promysla, gimn vo slavu morja i zakhvatyvajuschij sjuzhet. Eto esche i mnogoslojnyj simvolicheskij roman ob otmschenii i sudbe, poiskakh istinnogo znanija - i tom vyzove, kotoryj chelovek brosaet jarostnoj, stokrat prevoskhodjaschej ego prirode. Stilnoe oformlenie i udobnyj format poketbuka: udobno brat s soboj v dorogu, puteshestvie ili na progulku. Dlja kogo eta knigaDlja tekh, kto tsenit istorii o borbe i sile chelovecheskogo dukha. Dlja shirokogo kruga chitatelej. Dlja poklonnikov mirovoj klassiki.

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V tsentre romana Melvilla "Mobi Dik, ili Belyj kit" - smertelnoe protivostojanie otvazhnogo kapitana kitobojnogo sudna Akhava i gigantskogo belogo kita, olitsetvorjajuschego mirovoe zlo. Na fone epicheskikh morskikh pejzazhej ekipazh "Pekoda" vosprinimaetsja kak simvol chelovechestva, bluzhdajuschego po okeanu zhizni i besstrashno brosajuschego vyzov vrazhdebnym razrushitelnym silam. Ne prinjatyj sovremennikami pisatelja, "Mobi Dik" vernulsja iz zabvenija lish v nachale proshlogo veka i po sej den schitaetsja odnim iz samykh velikikh amerikanskikh romanov.

La inolvidable historia del capit n Ahab y el m tico monstruo marino. «El lector, sin duda algo aturdido por su larga navegaci n, se encuentra abrumado en el tr gico final: m s adelante, cuando vuelva a abrir Moby Dick, por el comienzo o no, aunque ya sepa todo el desarrollo, no dejar de sentirse de nuevo arrastrado por la voz de Melville a navegar de nuevo, p ginas y p ginas. Es eso, en definitiva, lo que hace que algunas raras obras sean verdaderamente "cl sicas", esto es, inolvidables y siempre nuevas. De la introducci n de Jos Mar a Valverde ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The unforgettable story of Captain Ahab and the mythical sea monster. "The reader, no doubt somewhat dazed by his long navigation, finds himself overwhelmed at the tragic end: later on, when he reopens Moby Dick, at the beginning or not, even if he already knows the whole development, he will not fail to feel dragged again by Melville's voice to navigate again, pages and pages. It is this, in short, that makes some rare works truly 'classic', that is, unforgettable and always new." From the introduction by Jos Mar a Valverde.

"Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville is a monumental work of American literature that delves deep into the human spirit, obsession, and the untamable forces of nature. The novel follows the journey of Captain Ahab, a man consumed by an unrelenting desire for revenge against the great white whale, Moby-Dick, who once maimed him. As Ahab and his diverse crew aboard the whaling ship Pequod traverse the world's oceans, Melville weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, philosophical inquiry, and profound symbolism. At its core, "Moby-Dick" is a story about the struggle between man and nature, the pursuit of vengeance, and the inevitable consequences of single-minded obsession. Melville's narrative is layered with complex themes, exploring the limits of human knowledge, the mysteries of the universe, and the diverse cultures of the 19th-century whaling industry. Through vivid descriptions, compelling characters, and a masterful command of language, Melville offers readers an unforgettable journey into the depths of the human soul. Whether you are captivated by tales of adventure or intrigued by philosophical exploration, "Moby-Dick" stands as a timeless epic that continues to challenge and inspire readers more than a century after its publication. Embark on this extraordinary voyage and discover the power of Melville's masterpiece.

Aktivistisk håndbog, arbejdsplads(kort)roman eller nihilistisk mesterværk? Er De også træt? Lider De også dag ud og dag ind med meningsløse arbejdsopgaver? Ville De i virkeligheden foretrække at lade være? Måske De skulle prøve at benytte Dem af Bartlebys ikoniske catchfrase, der falder hver gang han ikke vil arbejde:"Jeg ville foretrække at lade være." Bartleby nægter at arbejde. En attitude, der også snart forgrener sig til andre dele af hans liv. Han nægter at adlyde samtlige sociale konventioner, indtil han til sidst foretrækker ikke at opretholde selve livet. Spørgsmålet forbliver imidlertid: Hvorfor? Svaret herpå har fascineret både filosoffer og generationer af læsere lige siden novellaen udkom i 1853. Er Bartleby et selvportræt af en skrivetræt Melville? Skal han forstås som et offer for kapitalismens fremmedgørende arbejde? En aktivistisk squatter? Queer? Et spøgelse? Skizofren?

Moby-Dick By Herman Melville: Embark on an epic voyage with Captain Ahab in Moby-Dick, Herman Melville’s timeless masterpiece of adventure and obsession. This iconic novel follows Ishmael, a young sailor aboard the whaling ship Pequod, as he narrates the relentless and vengeful quest of Captain Ahab to hunt down Moby-Dick, the great white whale that maimed him. Rich with symbolism, philosophical musings, and detailed descriptions of 19th-century whaling life, Moby-Dick explores themes of fate, revenge, and the limits of human knowledge. Melville's profound and riveting narrative stands as one of the greatest works of American literature, captivating readers with its depth and intensity.

This part I ""Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas"" by Herman Melville is a captivating tale set in the exotic South Seas and follows the adventurous voyage of a group of sailors on a ship navigating through Polynesia. The story is driven by themes of adventure, freedom, and exploration, as the characters traverse various islands and encounter diverse cultures. The protagonist, along with the crew, is engaged in whaling, which serves as their primary livelihood. Throughout their journey, they face numerous conflicts-both among themselves and with the native islanders. The harsh realities of survival in a challenging nature backdrop are vividly depicted, highlighting the crew's struggles and triumphs. As they navigate this voyage, the sailors form deep friendships, experiencing camaraderie amidst the trials of life at sea. The narrative delves into the social structures and traditions of the island communities, offering a glimpse into the rich and exotic world of the South Seas. The story explores the characters' yearning for personal liberty and their quest for identity in the vast and unpredictable ocean. Through Melville's storytelling, readers are transported to a world of adventure and discovery, where the beauty and danger of the sea are intertwined with the allure of the unknown.

Typee, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Typee: A Romance of the South Seas, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

"Mardi: And A Voyage Thither Vol. I" by Herman Melville is a captivating novel that blends adventure, fantasy, and allegory. Set against the backdrop of the vast Pacific Ocean, Melville takes readers on a journey of exploration and enlightenment aboard a mysterious voyage to the mythical land of Mardi. In this fictional narrative, Melville delves deep into philosophical themes, using the voyage as a metaphorical quest for understanding and enlightenment. Through allegorical elements and rich cultural references, the novel explores the complexities of human nature and the search for meaning in a world filled with mystery and wonder. As the characters traverse the boundless seas of the Pacific, encountering fantastical creatures and diverse cultures, they grapple with questions of identity, morality, and the nature of existence. Melville's vivid descriptions and intricate mythology create a mesmerizing tapestry that draws readers into a world of imagination and exploration. At its core, "Mardi: And A Voyage Thither Vol. I" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the timeless quest for truth and enlightenment amidst the vast expanse of the ocean and the realms of fantasy.

"Mardi: And A Voyage Thither Vol. II" by Herman Melville is a captivating novel that blends adventure, fantasy, and allegory. Set against the backdrop of the vast Pacific Ocean, Melville takes readers on a journey of exploration and enlightenment aboard a mysterious voyage to the mythical land of Mardi. In this fictional narrative, Melville delves deep into philosophical themes, using the voyage as a metaphorical quest for understanding and enlightenment. Through allegorical elements and rich cultural references, the novel explores the complexities of human nature and the search for meaning in a world filled with mystery and wonder. As the characters traverse the boundless seas of the Pacific, encountering fantastical creatures and diverse cultures, they grapple with questions of identity, morality, and the nature of existence. Melville's vivid descriptions and intricate mythology create a mesmerizing tapestry that draws readers into a world of imagination and exploration. At its core, "Mardi: And A Voyage Thither Vol. II" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the timeless quest for truth and enlightenment amidst the vast expanse of the ocean and the realms of fantasy.