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669 Obsessed with Melville (with Jennifer Habel and Chris Bachelder) | My Last Book with Alexander Poots

The History of Literature

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Friendship and Influence: Melville and Hawthorne

This chapter explores the deep friendship between Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne, beginning with their memorable hike on Monument Mountain. It highlights how their relationship shaped Melville’s life choices and the lasting impact of his work on subsequent generations of artists and writers.

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