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Which of these books inspired Herman Melville?
- A Paradise Lost
- B Macbeth
- C Two Years Before the Mast
- D None of these
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Herman Melville was inspired by the book "Two Years Before the Mast". This book, written by Richard Henry Dana Jr., is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences as a common sailor during the early 19th century. Melville, himself a former sailor, drew inspiration from Dana's vivid descriptions of life at sea and incorporated elements of his own experiences into his famous novel "Moby-Dick". Thus, "Two Years Before the Mast" played a significant role in inspiring Melville's literary work.
