The Piazza

by Herman Melville

Genres: Short Stories

Synopsis

While sitting on his private piazza, the narrator imagines life at an idyllic home in the mountains. In his daydream, he meets a lonely young woman who often gazes at his house from afar and wonders about him. Using prose rife with literary allusions, Melville explores the limitations of idealism. This story is found in his collection of short fiction, The Piazza Tales. 

Release date: June 3, 2014

Publisher: HarperCollins e-books

Print pages: 25