美国文学期末复习分析报告.ppt

American Literature 美国文学史及选读 Herman Melville --everlasting nay Life experience Literary Career Theme and Style Appreciation of Moby Dick His Life 1.Born in New York City, Herman Melville was the son of a prosperous merchant who died when Herman Melville was only twelve. (happy childhood to 11; little education) 2. worked early: bank clerk; salesman; farm-hand; school teacher; 3.The boy was forced to leave school.Unable to find a profession, he became a sailor. He went to sea at about 20 as a whaler; Life exper