College Literature, February 1st, 1994
Herman Melville's critically acclaimed work, 'Israel Potter: His Fifty Years in Exile,' provides a glimpse of how Melville altered his dealings with his audience. These dealings can be examined more thoroughly through an analysis of the strategy adopted by Melville in his packaging of Israel Potter and the way he used his major source, 'The Life and Remarkable Adventures of Israel R. Potter.' Despite its shortcomings, Israel Potter still appeals to sophisticated audiences, mainly because of the conspiratorial style adopted by Melville in presenting his social criticism.
Israel Potter: His Fif...
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