Review:
'billy Budd, Sailor' By Herman Melville
overall review score: 4.3
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Billy Budd, Sailor is a novella by Herman Melville that tells the story of a young sailor who faces a moral dilemma aboard a British naval ship during the Napoleonic Wars.
Key Features
- Exploration of morality and innocence
- Complex characters and themes
- Historical setting
- Suspenseful narrative
Pros
- Thought-provoking exploration of morality
- Rich characterization
- Compelling storytelling
Cons
- Some readers may find the language and writing style challenging