Brief EncountersInternational LiteratureShort Fiction 31 Days of Stories 2020, Day 17: “The Piazza” by Herman Melville May 17, 2020June 14, 2022by Steven Beattie Herman Melville’s tale is a story of disillusionment and thwarted idealism. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here Share this post