Books by Philip Young

A volume of 19 essays by literary critic Philip Young, in which he reveals the "so what?" that he insisted all literary studies ought to have. In three sections, the essays demonstrate his fascination with American myths, examine the writing of Hemingway, and explore other topics in literature.

This volume is a study of the connections between Herman Melville's family and his fictions, between his secrets and their displaced expressions. Secrets Melville was careful never to reveal are unmasked by this text.