The Piazza Tales: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Piazza Tales is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Melville, Herman (1819–1891).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Piazza Tales" by Herman Melville is a collection of six short stories published in 1856. Originally appearing in Putnam's Monthly Magazine between 1853 and 1855, these tales include three of Melville's most celebrated works of short fiction: "Bartleby, the Scrivener," "Benito Cereno," and "The Encantadas." Written after the harsh reception of his novels "Moby-Dick" and "Pierre," this collection showcases Melville's mastery of the short story form during a difficult period in his literary career.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Piazza Tales
- Author credits: Melville, Herman (1819–1891)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Manners and customs -- Fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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