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Drawing from his own experiences as a captive in the Marquesas Islands, the narrative immerses readers in the life and culture of the South Pacific. Set in the valley of Tai Pi Vai, it explores themes of freedom and civilization versus savagery. Melville's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling reveal the allure of the island life and the complexities of human nature, making it his most celebrated work during his lifetime.
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Typee, a Romance of the South Seas, Herman Melville
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Typee, a Romance of the South Seas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herman Melville
- Publisher
- Bottom of the Hill Publishing
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9781612032870
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Drawing from his own experiences as a captive in the Marquesas Islands, the narrative immerses readers in the life and culture of the South Pacific. Set in the valley of Tai Pi Vai, it explores themes of freedom and civilization versus savagery. Melville's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling reveal the allure of the island life and the complexities of human nature, making it his most celebrated work during his lifetime.