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It is a time of war between nations, but on one ship, a smaller battle is being fought between two men. Jealous of Billy Budd, the Handsome Sailor, the envious Master-At-Arms Claggart torments the young man until his false accusations lead to a cha

Billy Budd

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Herman Melville

Some bends in the covers but not too bad. #melville #nautical 

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Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work. Billy Budd, Sailor has been called the best short novel ever written. In his brilliantly condensed prose, Herman Melville fashions a legal parable in which reason and intellect prove incapable of preserving innocence in the face of evil. For all those who feel themselves threatened by a hostile and inflexible environment, there is special significance in this haunting story of a handsome sailor who becomes a victim of man’s intransigence. Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work, the author’s personal history, and what impact this book had on subsequent scholarship. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research. Read with confidence.

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Category - Fiction / Action & Adventure

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Est. Publication Date - May 1992

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