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To the last, I grapple with thee From Hell's heart, I stab at thee For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.

Herman Melville

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Herman Melville
Age: 72 †
Born: 1819
Born: August 1
Died: 1891
Died: September 28
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New York City
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