The new translation of Herman Melville's great stories fills the last gap in his unparalleled work. Following the success of the newly translated "Moby-Dick," a new volume is now available that includes masterpieces such as "Bartleby, the Scrivener," "Benito Cereno," and "The Encantadas, or The Enchanted Isles." The highlight and conclusion is "Billy Budd, Sailor," a mysterious, mythical tale of guilt and death, which today is arguably the most famous, yet also the most controversial work of this early master of American literature, alongside "Moby-Dick." Daniel Göske's commentary provides the reader with everything necessary for understanding.