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Unit 1 Herman Melville
Reading Comprehension
Moby Dick is one of the most famous novels in the world. It is the
story of Captain Ahab‟s hunt for a white whale. But 100 years ago, its
author, Herman Melville, was almost unknown. Born in 1819 in the
United States, Melville went to sea as a young man. He wrote stories
based on his time at sea.
His greatest novel, Moby Dick, was published in 1851. It did not sell
well. Melville wrote many other books too, but he was not considered
a great writer in his lifetime. He earned a living as a customs officer in
New York.
After his death in 1891, Melville was forgotten for many years.
Then, in the 20th century, Americans started reading Melville again.
Moby Dick amazed readers. Suddenly, Melville was famous, long after
his death.
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Reading Comprehension
Moby Dick is one of the most famous novels in the world. It is the
story of Captain Ahab‟s hunt for a white whale. But 100 years ago, its
author, Herman Melville, was almost unknown. Born in 1819 in the
United States, Melville went to sea as a young man. He wrote stories
based on his time at sea.
His greatest novel, Moby Dick, was published in 1851. It did not sell
well. Melville wrote many other books too, but he was not considered
a great writer in his lifetime. He earned a living as a customs officer in
New York.
After his death in 1891, Melville was forgotten for many years.
Then, in the 20th century, Americans started reading Melville again.
Moby Dick amazed readers. Suddenly, Melville was famous, long after
his death.
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