Though dreadfully behind on Brona’s readalong, I am still plugging away at this American tome and really savoring it. This … More
Tag: Melville
Some Bookish Pictures
Every so often, I get an urge to do something crafty. “Crafty” here means having to do with crafts, not … More
Wednesday Quote: Courage
“‘I will have no man in my boat,’ said Starbuck, ‘who is not afraid of a whale.’ By this, he … More
Melville’s "Mosses" – from an Old Mast
The actual title of the book is Billy Budd and Other Stories, published by Penguin Classics. However, there is such … More
Classics Considered 