Part one of term paper
Melville, Herman (1819-91), American novelist, a major literary figure whose exploration of psychological and metaphysical themes foreshadowed 20th-century literary concerns but whose works remained in obscurity until the 1920s, when his genius was finally recognized.  Melville was born August 1, 1819, in New York City, into a family that h ...

Part two of term paper
... for the Melville family.  Herman's mother tried to work her way up the social ladder by moving into bigger and better homes.  While borrowing money from the bank, her husband was spending more than he was earning.  “It is my conclusion that Maria Melville never committed herself emotionally to her husband, but remained primarily attached to the well off Gansevoort family.” (Humford 23) Allan Melville was also attached financially to the Gansevoorts for support.  There is a lot of evidence ...