Herman Melville
Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet born on August 1, 1819, in New York City. He is best known for his masterpiece, "Moby-Dick," a profound exploration of obsession and the human condition set against the backdrop of the whaling industry. Melville's early life was steeped in adventure, with experiences at sea that would later inform his writing. His works often delve into complex themes of identity, nature, and morality, reflecting the tumultuous spirit of 19th-century America.
Clarel
An epic poem, the eponymous pilgrim's journey to the Holy Land. - Summary by Matthew Muñoz
Moby Dick (Columbia Workshop, CBS,1946)
Experience a captivating two-part radio adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel, Moby Dick. This adaptation was broadcast on CBS' Colu…
Mardi Vol. 2
Mardi is Melville's first purely fictional work. In it he contemplates man's beliefs, and questions whether or not one faith has value over …
The Apple-Tree Table, and Other Sketches
A collection of short stories by Herman Melville, including the title story The Apple-Tree Table, I and My Chimney, The Happy Failure, and s…
Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War
"Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War" is the first book of poems by the American author Herman Melville. Published in 1866, the v…
Moby Dick (CBC, 1949)
This is a 1949 radio adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel, Moby Dick, produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The adapta…
Pierre, or The Ambiguities
The life of a young heir, Pierre is altered when he meets a mysterious woman who claims to be his sister.
Moby Dick (American Novels, NBC, 1947)
The first episode in the NBC radio series American Novels, broadcast on July 4, 1947.