Billy Budd In The Breadbox: The Story of Herman Melville and Eleanor
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 160
Published: 2017
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"Billy Budd In The Breadbox: The Story of Herman Melville and Eleanor" is a fictionalized account that explores the relationship between the celebrated author Herman Melville and his wife, Elizabeth. Set against the backdrop of Melville’s literary struggles, the narrative delves into their life together, highlighting the challenges they faced, including societal expectations and personal demons. As Melville grapples with his artistic ambitions, Eleanor emerges as a source of inspiration and strength, embodying both love and sacrifice. The story intertwines the themes of creativity and devotion, offering a poignant glimpse into the life behind one of America's greatest literary figures. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Crow Flies Press .
This book features the following character:
Herman Melville
This book features Herman Melville.