The Confidence-Man

by Herman Melville

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Overview

Male, female, deft, fraudulent, constantly shifting: which of the masquerade of passengers on the Mississippi steamboat Fidele is the confidence man? The central motif of Melville's last and most modern novel can be seen as a symbol of American cultural history.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0192837621
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Publication date	April 1857
Language	English
Pages	361 pages

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About the Author

Herman Melville

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.