Typee
Written by Herman Melville
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Typee is Herman Melville's first book, recounting his experiences after having jumped ship in the Marquesas Islands in 1842, and becoming a captive of a cannibal island tribe. It was an immediate success in America and England, and was Melville's most popular work during his lifetime. It was not until the end of the 1930's that it was surpassed in popularity by Moby Dick, more than thirty years after his death. The story provoked harsh criticism for its condemnation of missionary efforts in the Pacific Islands. Many sought to discredit the book, claiming that it was a work of fiction, but this criticism ended when the events it described were corroborated by Melville's fellow castaway, Richard T. Greene, who appears in the story as the character Toby (Summary by Michael)
Herman Melville
Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet who received wide acclaim for his earliest novels, such as Typee and Redburn, but fell into relative obscurity by the end of his life. Today, Melville is hailed as one of the definitive masters of world literature for novels including Moby Dick and Billy Budd, as well as for enduringly popular short stories such as Bartleby, the Scrivener and The Bell-Tower.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic South Sea adventure.
Cannibals, Chiefs, Hostages and beautiful women, what more could you ask for.
Melville at his best with superlative writing.
He gives great descriptive texture to the rituals of the natives.
If you loved Moby Dick and Billy Budd you'll enjoy this departure from his nautical norm. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Intriguing, well versed, and imaginative throughout! I would strongly recommend for anyone desiring a taste of possible island native life!