FALLS VILLAGE, Conn.—Author John Dickson will speak about his recently published book, “Herman Melville in the Berkshires,” on Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m. at the Falls Village Library.
Herman Melville first came to the Berkshires as a young boy, but was so inspired by the surroundings that he returned to live here for 13 years during one of the most productive writing periods of his life. He finished his masterpiece, “Moby Dick,” in his first year, seated in his study with a view of Mount Greylock.
Here, he wandered on foot and horseback to all corners of the county, tapping into the Berkshires in his art. The places he explored are sprinkled through the pages in his stories.
John Dickson, a volunteer guide both at Arrowhead and in the Berkshire woods, reveals the connections between Melville’s writing and the beauty of the landscape that inspired him. After the talk books will be available for purchase and signing.
