Among numerous critical works on Herman Melville, Wyn Kelley's Herman Melville: An Introduction, published by Blackwell Publishing House in 2008 , is an insightful book that merits our attention. With" Agatha" correspondence as a breakthrough point, Kelley explores Melville ' s habits of mind and his characteristic literary traits. With an integration of academic value and originality, the book helps readers to step into Melville literary world, and is very instructive for those who will devote themselves to the study of Herman Melv...
