... . He followed this with  Pierre(1852), a novel that drew from Melville'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 Melville would publish during his lifetime. Melville then devoted ... shows remarkable control. His narrat...

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