Newton Arvin
Newton Arvin was an American literary critic and academic. He served as a professor of English at Smith College and is well-known for his scholarly work on 19th-century American authors. His notable works include critical biographies of Herman Melville, Walt Whitman, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Arvin's career was overshadowed by controversy in the late 1960s due to his homosexuality, which was criminalized at the time, leading to a scandal that ended his academic career.
Books
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1. Herman Melville
This book is a comprehensive biography of a renowned American author, exploring his life, works, and the era in which he lived. It delves into the author's early life, his experiences as a sailor, and how these influenced his writing. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of his major works, including his most famous novel about a giant white whale. The author's personal struggles, including his financial difficulties and his declining popularity during his lifetime, are also detailed. The biography offers a detailed and insightful look into the life and works of one of America's greatest novelists.
