Publisher's Synopsis
The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade is a novel written by Herman Melville and published in 1857. The story takes place on a steamboat traveling down the Mississippi River, and follows a group of passengers who are approached by a mysterious man known only as ""the confidence-man."" This man is a master of disguise, and he uses his ability to manipulate and deceive the passengers, each of whom represents a different aspect of American society.Throughout the novel, the confidence-man engages in a series of elaborate cons, each one more audacious than the last. He preys on the hopes, fears, and prejudices of his victims, exposing their weaknesses and exploiting them for his own gain. Along the way, he challenges the reader to question their own assumptions about human nature and the nature of truth.The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade is a complex and challenging work of literature, filled with symbolism, allegory, and social commentary. It is considered one of Melville's most experimental and innovative works, and has been interpreted in a variety of ways by scholars and critics over the years. Despite its initial lack of popularity, the novel has since become recognized as a masterpiece of American literature, and is studied and discussed by literary scholars around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
