The last book to leave Herman Melville’s desk was a volume of poetry titled “Timoleon Etc.,” which was privately printed in an edition of 25 copies. When he died a few months later, in September 1891, ...

Not until the early 20th century was Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick first recognized as a literary masterpiece and touted as a cornerstone of modern American literature. Etching of Joseph O.

Aug. 1 is Herman Melville’s 200th birthday, an occasion likely to spark less excitement than we “Moby-Dick” fans might want, but perhaps plenty for those who find the book impenetrable (assuming ...

In the first article of this series, I described how Herman Melville was born into a mercantile family which fell on hard times, his adventures as a seaman and harpooner in the Pacific as a young man, ...

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PITTSFIELD — What do a mahogany serpentine-front desk, a tin breadbox and a silver custom inspector's badge have to do with Herman Melville? They're all items that, at one time, belonged to the ...

In his first book, Sheldon, professor of English at Indiana State University, provides in essence a dual biography: of Cyril Connolly and of Horizon magazine, which he edited. The magazine was ...

High above the intersection of Park Avenue and 26th Street, exactly where no one will notice it, a small metal High above the intersection of Park Avenue and 26th Street, exactly where no one will ...