Typee (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by Herman Melville

Overview

Melville's first novel was based on his experiences in French Polynesia. Tommo and Toby, tired of an abusive life on the whaling ship, decide to hide on an island. They soon discover the Typees, who bring them into their village with kindness, despite being cannibals. Contrasting the idyllic life of the natives with the corrupting influence of civilization, Typee gives early evidence of Melville's genius.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411452565
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	05/03/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	332
Sales rank:	525,048
File size:	434 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American author whose experiences as a seaman provided the background for many of his novels, including his masterpiece Moby Dick, widely considered among the greatest American novels.  Despite early success, he struggled as a writer, and only after his death was his genius acknowledged.

Date of Birth:

August 1, 1819

Date of Death:

September 28, 1891

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

New York, New York

Education:

Attended the Albany Academy in Albany, New York, until age 15