Herman Melville, American novelist of the 1800's wrote various novels that present radical themes. Many of his works reflect his life and his past adventures. In most of his writing it is obvious that he is reflecting on some of his past experiences that he had. In addition he also wrote novels about love and adventure, and used various characters to express his feelings. Many of his novels were based on the time he spent at sea as a sailor. Moreover all his work was astounding and had inner meaning. Therefore, Melville led an adventurous life, wrote numerous novels, and is remembered by modern readers.
             Melvilles' life was full of adventure. He was born on the east coast in New York to a rich family. However it would not stay this way for long, because his father lost his job and then later died when Melville was only 13. After his father died Melville had to work at a young age to help support his family. At the age of 19, Melvill became a sailor, and spent the next 6 years at sea traveling around the world. When he returned to America he became a teacher and stayed with this job for a while (Baron 316). In 1841, Melville returned to the sea and worked on a whaler boat. Over the next few years Melville experienced many things. He lived on an island with cannibalistic natives, he was sent to prison, and traveled to different islands. In 1891, Melville died of a heart attack at the age of 72. One of his unpublished novels after he died was found and read and is said to be one of his greatest writings.
             Melville wrote many novels and other things such as poetry. His first five novels became popular quick. Typee in 1846, Omoo in 1847, and Mardi in 1849 were a few of his love stories that he wrote. Redburn, in 1849 was one of his works that was based on his own first trip to sea. Another book was The World in a Man-of-War in which he explained his experiences in the navy. In 1850 Melville moved to a farm near Pittsfiel...