“Dollars damn me; and the malicious Devil is forever grinning in upon me, holding the door ajar. ... What I feel most moved to write, that is banned - it will not pay. Yet, altogether, write the other way I cannot. So the product is a final hash, and all my books are botches.”
Quote by Herman Melville
Work
Moby Dick, Or The Whale: Volume 6, Scholarly Edition
This scholarly edition of 'Moby Dick' includes extensive annotations, critical essays, and historical context, offering readers a deep understanding of Melville's masterpiece and its enduring influence on literature and culture. more
Author
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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