The life of Herman Melville

By judiit166

  • Birth

    Birth
    He was born in NewYork on August 1, 1819

  • School

    School
    He went in a male school; Columbia grammar & preperatory school in NewYork.

  • The death of his father

    The death of his father
    His father suicided went he was twelve years old.

  • A dangerous trip

    A dangerous trip
    When he was 19 years old he embarked for the first time on a mixed ship. When they arrived on the island of Nuku Hiva, he was captured by a tribe for 1 month and then was sold to another ship.

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    He married with Elizabeth Shaw with 28 years old.

  • Ommo

    Ommo
    In 1847 he published the novel of "Ommo".

  • Redburn

    Redburn
    In 1849 he published the novel of Redburn. With this work he regained the favor of the public

  • Malcolm Melville (Son)

    Malcolm Melville (Son)
    In 1849 he had his first son Malcolm Melville.

  • Moby Dick

    Moby Dick
    In 1850 he published the novel "Moby Dick". This novel is considered one of the great works of universal literature.

  • Stanwix Melville

    Stanwix Melville
    In 1851 he had his second son Stanwix Melville.

  • Pierre

    Pierre
    In 1852 he published the novel of "Pierre".

  • Elizabeth Melville

    Elizabeth Melville
    In 1853 he had his first daughter Elizabeth Melville.

  • Israel Potter

    Israel Potter
    In 1855 he published the novel of "Israel Potter".

  • Frances Melville

    Frances Melville
    In 1855 he had his second daughter Frances Melville.

  • The confidence man

    The confidence man
    In 1857 he published the novel of "The confidence man".

  • Death

    Death
    He dead in NewYork on September 28, 1891 with 72 years old.