Melville admired Hawthorne greatly and considered him a mentor and literary hero. The dedication reads: "To Nathaniel Hawthorne, in token of my admiration for his genius, and my friendship for the man."
Melville admired Hawthorne greatly and considered him a mentor and literary hero. The dedication reads: "To Nathaniel Hawthorne, in token of my admiration for his genius, and my friendship for the man."