In "Typee: A Romance of the South Seas," Herman Melville recounts the riveting adventures of Tommo, a sailor who escapes his whaling ship and finds refuge in the seemingly idyllic valley of Typee on a Polynesian island. As Tommo becomes immersed in the lush, exotic lifestyle of the natives, he grapples with the duality of their serene beauty and underlying savagery. Melville's richly descriptive narrative explores themes of cultural conflict, freedom, and the allure of the unknown.
In "Typee: A Romance of the South Seas," Herman Melville recounts the riveting adventures of Tommo, a sailor who escapes his whaling ship and finds refuge in the seemingly idyllic valley of Typee on a Polynesian island. As Tommo becomes immersed in the lush, exotic lifestyle of the natives, he grapples with the duality of their serene beauty and underlying savagery. Melville's richly descriptive narrative explores themes of cultural conflict, freedom, and the allure of the unknown.
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940190992601 |
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| Publisher: | Interactive Media |
| Publication date: | 08/13/2024 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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