Vladimir Nabokov
Moving onto the author Vladimir Nabokov, who was also an entomologist, especially interested in butterflies. At first, he wrote his novels in Russian.
Vladimir Nabokov
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Once he began writing English prose, his work gained international fame. His last words are understandable considering his work, “A certain butterfly is already on the wing.”
Herman Melville
Herman Melville, an author, most famous for Moby Dick is one of the best writers in history. He wasn’t only an author of novels, this talented man was also a celebrated poet.
Herman Melville
Melville’s last words as, “God bless Captain Vere!” Which refers to his then-unpublished novel Billy Budd, which was found on his desk after he died.
