Herman Melville Society

The Herman Melville Society is an academic organization dedicated to studying and promoting the work of Herman Melville, the 19th-century American author best known for "Moby-Dick." It brings together scholars, students, and literary enthusiasts to discuss Melville's writings, explore his influence, and support research and education related to his life and themes. The society hosts conferences, publishes scholarly works, and fosters a community interested in Melville’s literary legacy, helping ensure his contributions to American literature continue to be examined and appreciated.