'The Confidence-Man' by Herman Melville is a novel set aboard a Mississippi riverboat, featuring a variety of characters engaging in philosophical discussions and con artistry. The plot revolves around a confidence man who assumes different disguises to deceive and trick people out of their money. The writing style is described as colorful, descriptive, and allusive, filled with complex language and wry insights into human nature.
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The novel contains themes of deception, satirical portrayals of race and class, and elements of psychological manipulation.
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