Herman Melville
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About the Author
Herman Melville is an American author of fiction. Born August 1, 1819, in New York City and the third child of his parents, Melville today is most widely famous for writing the epic American classic Moby Dick. He first became known for his 1846 account Typee of Polynesian life and his experiences on it. He was a novelist, essayist, sailor, poet, and writer of short stories. His father was a dry goods merchant that died in 1832 and left his family struggling to keep food on the table. Melville’s formal education ended quickly after that, and he worked as a schoolteacher for a brief time before departing on a merchant ship in 1839 as a sailor. The next year, he signed onto a whaling ship to go on his first-ever whaling voyage– but ended up getting off at the Marquesas Islands. Af. Herman Melville is the author of over 28 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Herman Melville has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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Typee Experience the magic of 'Typee' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1846) ⭐ Start here
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Omoo Join the adventure in 'Omoo' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Herman Melville.(1847) ⭐ Start here
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Mardi Join the adventure in 'Mardi' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Herman Melville.(1849) ⭐ Start here
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Redburn 'Redburn' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Herman Melville has created.(1849) ⭐ Start here
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White-Jacket The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'White-Jacket', another thrilling entry from Herman Melville.(1850) ⭐ Start here
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Moby Dick The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Moby Dick', another thrilling entry from Herman Melville.(1851) ⭐ Start here
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Pierre 'Pierre' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Herman Melville has created.(1852) ⭐ Start here
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Bartleby: The Scrivener Experience the magic of 'Bartleby: The Scrivener' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1853) ⭐ Start here
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Israel Potter 'Israel Potter' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Herman Melville has created.(1855) ⭐ Start here
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The Confidence-Man 'The Confidence-Man' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Herman Melville has created.(1857) ⭐ Start here
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Billy Budd In 'Billy Budd', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1924) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
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Benito Cereno 'Benito Cereno' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Herman Melville has created.(1855)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
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The Encantadas and Other Stories Join the adventure in 'The Encantadas and Other Stories' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Herman Melville.(1854)
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The Piazza Tales 'The Piazza Tales' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Herman Melville has created.(1856)
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The Apple-Tree Table In 'The Apple-Tree Table', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1922)
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I Would Prefer Not To Join the adventure in 'I Would Prefer Not To' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Herman Melville.(2021)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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50 Great American Short Stories The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with '50 Great American Short Stories', another thrilling entry from Herman Melville.(1963)
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War: An Anthology Experience the magic of 'War: An Anthology' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1969)
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Mysterious Sea Stories Experience the magic of 'Mysterious Sea Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1987)
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Famous and Curious Animal Stories 'Famous and Curious Animal Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Herman Melville has created.(1989)
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The Short Story: 30 Masterpieces In 'The Short Story: 30 Masterpieces', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1992)
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Classic Sea Stories In 'Classic Sea Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1996)
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Writing New York The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Writing New York', another thrilling entry from Herman Melville.(1998)
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40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology Experience the magic of '40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2000)
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The Best Crime Stories Ever Told 'The Best Crime Stories Ever Told' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Herman Melville.(2002)
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50 Classic Novellas The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with '50 Classic Novellas', another thrilling entry from Herman Melville.(2011)
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Keys to the Bureau The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Keys to the Bureau', another thrilling entry from Herman Melville.(2013)
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Writers: Their Lives and Works In 'Writers: Their Lives and Works', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2018)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Herman Melville?
Herman Melville is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 28 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Herman Melville book series to start with?
For readers new to Herman Melville's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 11 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Herman Melville's writing.
Q: How many books has Herman Melville written?
Herman Melville has written over 28 books across 4 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.