Publisher's Synopsis
The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade is a satirical novel written by Herman Melville and published in 1857. The book takes place on a steamboat traveling down the Mississippi River and follows a cast of characters who are all being conned by a mysterious figure known only as ""the Confidence-Man."" Throughout the novel, the Confidence-Man adopts a series of disguises and personas in order to gain the trust of his victims and swindle them out of their money. He preys on the hopes, fears, and prejudices of his targets, using their own weaknesses against them. The other characters on the steamboat are all struggling with their own personal issues and insecurities, and the Confidence-Man exploits these vulnerabilities to his advantage. As the novel progresses, the reader is left to question the true identity and motives of the Confidence-Man, and whether any of the other characters are truly who they appear to be. The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade is a complex and thought-provoking work that explores themes of trust, deception, and human nature. Melville's sharp wit and biting satire make this novel a timeless classic that is still relevant today.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.
