Yahoo Web Search

Search results

  1. Herman Melville ( born Melvill; [a] August 1, 1819 – September 28, 1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. Among his best-known works are Moby-Dick (1851); Typee (1846), a romanticized account of his experiences in Polynesia; and Billy Budd, Sailor, a posthumously published novella.

  2. May 30, 2024 · 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).

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Celebrated American author Herman Melville wrote 'Moby-Dick' and several other sea-adventure novels before turning to poetry later in his literary career.

  4. Jun 1, 2024 · Moby Dick, novel by Herman Melville, published in London in October 1851 as The Whale and a month later in New York City as Moby-Dick; or, The Whale. It is dedicated to Nathaniel Hawthorne. Moby Dick is generally regarded as Melville’s magnum opus and one of the greatest American novels.

  5. Aug 29, 2012 · A comprehensive overview of the life, works, and legacy of Herman Melville, one of the most influential American writers. Find introductions, critical analyses, and historical contexts for his novels, poems, and stories.

  6. Learn about the life and works of Herman Melville, the American author of Moby-Dick, Typee, and Billy Budd. Explore his travel narratives, novels, poems, and short stories with SparkNotes study guides and analysis.

  7. Herman Melville - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. Born in 1819 into a once-prominent New York family, Herman Melville was raised

  1. People also search for