Melville's Folk Roots

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Melville's Folk Roots is written by Kevin J. Hayes and published by Kent State University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0873386256 (ISBN 10) and 9780873386258 (ISBN 13).

Herman Melville's reputation as a great writer has gradually evolved throughout the 20th century. Tempered by studies that emphasize the Western literary tradition, literary appreciation for Melville's use of folklore has been slow in developing. This study focuses on Melville's immersion with and borrowing from oral traditions: both music and narrative; tall-tale humour; nautical folklore; superstition; and legend. The book also acts as a general introduction to Melville's work.