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The exceptionalist state and the state of exception Herman Melville's Billy Budd, sailor

Title
The exceptionalist state and the state of exception [electronic resource] : Herman Melville's Billy Budd, sailor / William V. Spanos.
Author
Spanos, William V.
Publication
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.

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Description
1 online resource (xvi, 210 p.)
Uniform Title
Exceptionalist state and the state of exception (Online)
Alternative Title
Exceptionalist state and the state of exception (Online)
Subject
  • Melville, Herman, 1819-1891
  • Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 > Political and social views
  • Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 > Knowledge and learning
  • Imperialism in literature
  • National characteristics, American, in literature
  • Exceptionalism > United States
  • Literature and history > United States > History > 19th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Contents
The late Melville and his historical occasion: prolegomenon to a re-reading of Billy Budd, sailor -- The criticism of Billy Budd, sailor: a counter-history -- Billy Budd: a symptomatic reading -- American exceptionalism and the state of exception after 9/11/01: Melville's proleptic witness.
LCCN
2010019682
OCLC
ssj0000606349
Author
Spanos, William V.
Title
The exceptionalist state and the state of exception [electronic resource] : Herman Melville's Billy Budd, sailor / William V. Spanos.
Imprint
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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