Herman Melville - Wikipedia Melville's metaphysical epic Clarel: A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land was published in 1876 In 1886, his other son Stanwix died of apparent tuberculosis, and Melville retired During his last years, he privately published two volumes of poetry, and left one volume unpublished
Herman Melville | Books, Facts, Biography | Britannica Herman Melville (born August 1, 1819, New York City—died September 28, 1891, New York City) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and poet, best known for his novels of the sea, including his masterpiece, Moby Dick (1851)
Herman Melville - World History Encyclopedia Herman Melville (1819-1891) was a 19th-century American author of novels, short stories and poetry He is best known for his novel Moby Dick, published in 1851, and his short stories Bartleby the Scrivner and Billy Budd, Sailor
The Life and Works of Herman Melville Biographical: Herman Melville (1819 - 1891) "Some zealous lovers of the general literature of the age, as well as declared devotees to his own great genius, frequently petitioned him for the materials wherewith to frame his biography
Herman Melville - Book Series In Order Herman Melville is an American author of fiction Born August 1, 1819, in New York City and the third child of his parents, Melville today is most widely famous for writing the epic American classic Moby Dick
About Herman Melville | Academy of American Poets Herman Melville was born in New York City on August 1, 1819, and raised in upstate New York After his merchant father, Allan, died, leaving the family in penury, Melville attempted to support his family by working various jobs, from banking to teaching school
Melville, New York - Long Island Guide Melville is a hamlet and census-designated place located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, in central Long Island Known as one of Long Island’s most prominent corporate and commercial hubs, Melville is home to major office parks, national company headquarters, and a growing mix of residential communities Its central location and access to major highways make
The Melville Society The Melville Society is a community of academics and general readers devoted to the study and appreciation of the works, life, and influence of the author Herman Melville