Question

complete the text with the better conjunctive adverb. herman melville—author of several novels, including mardi and moby - dick—died in 1891, his books practically forgotten. ______, in the early part of the twentieth century, american critics discovered his work once again, which led to the \melville revival\ of the 1920s. thus however

Explanation:

"Thus" indicates a result or consequence, while "However" shows a contrast. The first - part says Melville's books were forgotten at his death, and the second part says they were rediscovered later. There is a contrast between these two situations.

Answer:

However