The Confidence Man by Herman Melville
His Masquerade
"The Confidence Man" by Herman Melville is a satirical novel that takes place on a Mississippi steamboat, where a mysterious man known as the Confidence Man interacts with various passengers, exploiting their weaknesses and manipulating their trust. Through a series of encounters and conversations, Melville explores themes of deception, human gullibility, and the complexities of identity, ultimately challenging the reader's perception of truth and the nature of confidence.
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- Published
- 1857
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 564th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- Horror: The 100 Best Books ("Horror: The 100 Best Books" Book by Stephen Jones (Editor) and Kim Newman (Editor))
- One Hundred Best American Novels, 1770 to 1985 (The American Scholar)