Herman Melville was an American novelist born in 1819 in New York. He is best known for his novels Moby-Dick and Billy Budd. After working as a cabin boy and experiencing his family's business bankruptcy, Melville married and had four children before his death in 1891. He wrote novels, short stories, essays, and poetry that gained popularity but were later forgotten until a revival of interest in his work in the 20th century.

1. Herman Melville
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2. About his life...
Born in August 1, 1819 in New York
New York Male School
Rich family
Later their family business got into bankrupt
Albany Academy from 1830 to 1831
Worked as a cabin boy
Married to Elizabeth Shaw- they got 4 children
Died in September 28, 1891

3. Style and writing...
American novelist
Short story writer, essayist and poet
Best known for Moby-Dick and Billy Budd
Gained popularity at the beginning but later was
forgotten
Novels were published first in U.K. and later in
U.S.
Interest for gender and sexuality in his writings

4. Quotes...
“Art is the objectification of feeling. “
“Friendship at first sight, like love at first sight, is
said to be the only truth.“
“He who has never failed somewhere, that man
can not be great.“
Herman Melville