Two Tales from Herman Melville

Two Tales From Herman Melville features "The Lightning-Rod Man" and "The Bell-Tower." In "The Lightning-Rod Man," Melville explores themes of deception and morality through the story of a lightning-rod salesman whose fraudulent ways are ultimately revealed, while also reflecting on the dichotomy of Good and Evil. Meanwhile, "The Bell-Tower" follows the eccentric architect Bannadonna as he embarks on a quest to construct an awe-inspiring bell tower, which becomes the center of suspenseful and mysterious events within the community.