A man who knows not what he does yet feels love appears in Herman Melville’s lines. He writes that saying ‘no’ frees a person, that stars hide gliding monsters, and that war should be relentless like a monsoon. He also mocks America’s praise of mediocrity before excellence.
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Herman Melville was an art collector from the United States, best known for Moby Dick.
Quick Facts About Herman Melville
Born
August 1, 1819
Died
September 28, 1891
Nationality
United States
Profession
Art Collector
Notable works
Moby Dick
Known for
Moby-Dick
Spouse
Elizabeth Knapp Melville
About Herman Melville
His 1851 novel Moby‑Dick later became regarded as one of the Great American Novels. When Melville died, he was largely forgotten, but the 1919 centennial of his birth sparked a revival of interest in his work.
