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Dive into the haunting beauty of The Encantadas or Enchanted Isles, a thought-provoking novella by the renowned American author Herman Melville. First published in Putnams Magazine in 1854, this collection of ten philosophical sketches explores the enigmatic Galápagos Islands. Included in The Piazza Tales in 1856, The Encantadas stands out as the most critically acclaimed piece of the collection. With rich symbolism woven throughout, Melville masterfully reflects on the harsh realities of life in this remote paradise.

Bartleby, the Scrivener A Story of Wall Street is a captivating novella by the acclaimed American novelist Herman Melville (1819–1891). Originally published anonymously in two installments in the November and December 1853 editions of Putnams Magazine, this thought-provoking work was later reissued with minor revisions in his collection, The Piazza Tales, in 1856. Dive into the intriguing tale of a Wall Street scrivener whose enigmatic behavior challenges societal norms and expectations. (Summary by Wikipedia)

The Herman Melville Works Collection compiles his complete works, offering listeners an immersive journey into his epic tales and philosophical explorations.

Evoking Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, this is a story of interlocking tales from a group of steamboat passengers traveling down the Mississippi toward New Orleans. Aboard the Fidèle can be found all manner of con men, from those selling stock in failing companies and herbal cure-all "medicines" to those who are raising money for supposed charitable organizations and those who simply ask for money outright.

The Herman Melville Classics Podcast presents a powerful selection of his most thought-provoking works, bringing his masterful storytelling to life.

Set sail on grand adventures with Herman Melville Audiobooks, a collection of captivating tales exploring themes of obsession, the sea, and human nature.

Timeless Herman Melville Stories offers a curated collection of his most compelling narratives, filled with adventure, symbolism, and psychological depth.

Billy Budd is Herman Melville’s final work, a tragic tale of innocence and injustice in the British navy. When the naive sailor Billy Budd is falsely accused of mutiny, the rigid laws of military discipline lead to a heartbreaking conclusion. A profound exploration of morality, duty, and fate.

Typee is Herman Melville’s vivid and controversial account of his time among the Typee, a Polynesian tribe rumored to be cannibals. Combining adventure, cultural exploration, and sharp criticism of colonialism, this novel remains one of Melville’s most popular works.

Mardi, Vol. 1 is an ambitious allegorical novel that blends adventure, philosophy, and social satire. What begins as a Polynesian sea voyage transforms into a metaphysical exploration of human nature, politics, and existence. Melville’s experimental style makes this a fascinating, if challenging, literary journey.

Die Kurzgeschichte „Kikeriki oder Das Krähen des edlen Hahnes Beneventano“ von Herman Melville, dem Autor des berühmten „Moby Dick“ wurde 1853 zum ersten Mal veröffentlich. In seiner skurrilen Mischung aus Komik und Tragik, der vielfarbigen, offenen, fast experimentellen Struktur ist der Text bestens dazu geeignet, ihn mit improvisierter Musik zu verbinden. Der Kölner Regisseur und Schauspieler Carl-Herbert Braun hat die Erzählung für den Podcast eingerichtet und eingesprochen, den die beiden Musikerinnen Angelika Sheridan und Ute Völker mit Improvisationen und eigenen ...