“The profound calm which only apparently precedes and prophesies of the storm, is perhaps more awful than the storm itself; for indeed, the calm is but the wrapper and envelop of the storm, and contains it in itself, as the seemingly harmless rifle holds the fatal powder, and the ball, and the explosion.”
Quote by Herman Melville
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HERMAN MELVILLE – Premium Collection: 24 Novels & Novellas; With 140+ Poems & Essays: Adventure Classics, Sea Tales & Philosophical Novels, Including Moby-Dick, Typee, Omoo, Bartleby the Scrivener, Benito Cereno, Mardi, Redburn, White-Jacket, Pierre, Israel Potter, The Confidence-Man…
The Herman Melville Premium Collection is a comprehensive compilation of the author's extensive literary output. It brings together 24 novels and novellas, including iconic works like Moby-Dick, Typee, Omoo, Bartleby the Scrivener, and Benito Cereno. Additionally, the collection features over 140 poems and essays, showcasing Melville's versatility as a writer. This collection is a treasure trove for fans of adventure, sea tales, and philosophical narratives. more
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Herman Melville
Herman Melville was a renowned 19th-century American novelist known for his profound psychological descriptions and unique literary style. His masterpiece, 'Moby-Dick', is considered a classic of American literature. more
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