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Herman Melville
Billy Budd, Sailor is a novella by American writer Herman Melville left unfinished at Melville's death in 1891. Acclaimed by critics as a masterpiece when a hastily transcribed version was finally published in 1924, it quickly took its place as a classic second only to Moby-Dick among Melville's works. Budd is a "handsome sailor" who strikes and inadvertently kills his false accuser, Master-at-arms John Claggart. The ship's Captain, Edward Vere, recognizes the innocence of Budd's intent but the law of mutiny requires him to sentence Billy to be hanged.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 12, 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9798645303570 |
| Pages | 92 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 5 mm · 136 g |
| Language | English |
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