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Herman Melville was an American writer of the 19th century. He is best known for his novel Moby-Dick. Melville was born in New York City in 1819. His father was a successful businessman, but the family lost much of their wealth during the Panic of 1837. Melville turned to writing to support himself. He published his first book, Typee, in 1846. The book was based on his experience as a sailor in the South Pacific. It was a success, and Melville followed it with Omoo (1847) and Mardi (1849).
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Herman Melville was one of the most important writers of the 19th century. His work was influential in shaping the development of American literature. Melville was a master of the short story form, and his stories are noted for their psychological depth and insight. Melville was also a major innovator in the novel form, and his novel Moby-Dick is considered one of the greatest American novels.
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Original title | Bartleby The Scrivener |
Author | Herman Melville |
Genre | Short Story |
Language | English |
Characters | Putnam's Magazine" The Two Temples ""Daniel Orme" |
Published | 1853 |
ISBN | 978-0-14-044921-0 |
Original title | Billy Budd |
Author | Herman Melville |
Genre | Adventure Fiction |
Language | English |
Characters | Billy Budd, Captain Vere, John Claggart, Mr Redburn, Mr Flint, Richard Parker, Dansker, Allen |
Published | 1924 |
ISBN | 978-0-14-044913-2 |
Original title | Moby Dick |
Author | Herman Melville |
Genre | Adventure Fiction |
Language | English |
Characters | Ishmael, Ahab, Starbuck, Stubb, Flask, Queequeg, Tashtego, Daggoo, Pip, Fedallah ... |
Published | 1851 |
ISBN | 978-0-85708-040-8 |
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