Billy Budd and other prose pieces
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Weaver, Raymond M. 1888-1948, editor.
Published
New York : Russell & Russell, 1963.
Edition
Standard edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 399 pages ; 23 cm.
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| St. George's - Fiction | FIC Melville | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Russell & Russell, 1963.
Format
Book
Edition
Standard edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Reprint of the 1924 edition published by Constable, London.
Description
Billy Budd: Billy Budd is a seaman impressed into service aboard HMS Bellipotent in the year 1797, when the Royal Navy was reeling from two major mutinies and was threatened by the Revolutionary French Republic's military ambitions. Billy, a foundling from Bristol, has an innocence, good looks and a natural charisma that make him popular with the crew. His only physical defect is a stutter which grows worse when under intense emotion. Billy arouses the antagonism of the ship's master-at-arms, John Claggart, who eventually falsely charge Billy with conspiracy to mutiny. Claggart makes his case and Billy, astounded, is unable to respond, due to his stutter. In his extreme frustration he strikes out at Claggart, killing him instantly, and Billy must undergo a court-marshal.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Melville, H., & Weaver, R. M. 1. (1963). Billy Budd and other prose pieces (Standard edition.). Russell & Russell.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 and Raymond M. 1888-1948, Weaver. 1963. Billy Budd and Other Prose Pieces. Russell & Russell.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 and Raymond M. 1888-1948, Weaver. Billy Budd and Other Prose Pieces Russell & Russell, 1963.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Melville, Herman, and Raymond M. 1888-1948 Weaver. Billy Budd and Other Prose Pieces Standard edition., Russell & Russell, 1963.
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