Herman Melville
American writer and poet (1819–1891)
Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819 in Manhattan and died on September 28, 1891 in New York City, aged 72. Recorded occupations: teacher, sailor, lecturer, poet, writer and novelist. Country of citizenship: United States. Associated movement: Romanticism. Fields of work: creative and professional writing, poetry and prose. Notable works include “Moby-Dick”. Educated at The Academy of Management Annals and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School. Honours include National Book Award for Nonfiction.
- Born
- August 1, 1819 · Manhattan
- Died
- September 28, 1891 · New York City
- Age at death
- 72
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- teacher, sailor, lecturer, poet, writer, novelist
- Movements
- Romanticism
- Notable works
- Moby-Dick
- Education
- The Academy of Management Annals, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
- Honours
- National Book Award for Nonfiction
- Wikipedia editions
- 92 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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