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- 288 pages
- Reading time
- 11 hours
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The narrative explores Herman Melville's intense and secretive affair with Sarah Morewood, a married woman whose free-spirited nature inspired and fueled his creativity. Through vivid details and dramatic revelations, the book uncovers the profound impact of this relationship on Melville's life and work, particularly in the creation of Moby-Dick. It aims to reintroduce Morewood as a significant figure in Melville's artistic journey, highlighting the intertwining of love and literary genius.
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Melville in Love, Michael Shelden
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Melville in Love
- Subtitle
- The Secret Life of Herman Melville and the Muse of Moby-Dick
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Shelden
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780062419040
- Description
- The narrative explores Herman Melville's intense and secretive affair with Sarah Morewood, a married woman whose free-spirited nature inspired and fueled his creativity. Through vivid details and dramatic revelations, the book uncovers the profound impact of this relationship on Melville's life and work, particularly in the creation of Moby-Dick. It aims to reintroduce Morewood as a significant figure in Melville's artistic journey, highlighting the intertwining of love and literary genius.