Melville, Herman


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Pronunciation: / ˈmɛlvɪl /

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  1. (1819-91) a US writer who wrote about his experiences as a sailor. He wrote MOBY-DICK, one of the most famous American novels. He also wrote Billy Budd, a story which Benjamin BRITTEN used in his OPERA of the same name.
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1884-1967 born in Poland united States biochemist who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term 'vitamin' for the chemicals involved