This seafaring author had a lot to "wail" about: his somber 1852 novel "Pierre" is semi-autobiographical
[DOC] [TLE] Free Flashcards about AUTHORS - StudyStack [PAR] THIS SEAFARING AUTHOR HAD A LOT TO "WAIL" ABOUT; HIS SOMBER 1852 
NOVEL "PIERRE" IS SEMI-AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL, HERMAN MELVILLE.