... 's experiences as a youth, and the modest success  Israel Potter  (1855). Melville's most significant works outside of "Moby-Dick" include the short stories that he wrote during this time period, including "Bartleby the Scrivener" (1853) and "Benito Cereno" (1855). In 1856, Melville journeyed to Europe, and he followed this sojourn with the publication of "The Confidence Man" (1857), the final novel that ... , which is diverse and experimental and, though sometimes flawed, often shows remarkable control. His narratives of adventure in the South Seas are small masterworks of the genre. ...

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