okay, so ive got this research paper ive got to do on Melville. ive got to get critical essays/reviews (2) for one novel and one short story. easy enough. but ive got to analyze the essays and short story and find how Melville's life relates to it and how social events (during the time of publication) affected his writing. Social events such as laws, political movements, wars, etc.. So if anyone has just a little info to help me out, that would be awesome!!