"The Twisted Mind"
| Author | : Paul McCarthy |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 202 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015018977333 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis "The Twisted Mind" by : Paul McCarthy
Download or read book "The Twisted Mind" written by Paul McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from two biographies of Melville, the author explores Melville's exposure to the topic of insanity in his life experiences and his reading. He then traces chronologically the development of the theme in Melville's fiction from Typee and Omoo through The Confidence-Man and Billy Budd, Sailor, finding parallels in Melville's initial fear, his struggle for understanding, and his ultimate acceptance and keen comprehension of insanity.
