Author: Herman Melville
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
"Following the commercial and critical success of his first book, Typee, Herman Melville continued his series of South Seas adventure-romances with Omoo. Melville's second book chronicles the narrator's involvement in a mutiny aboard a South Seas whaling vessel, his incarceration in a Tahitian jail, and then his wanderings as an omoo, or rover, on the island of Eimeo (Moorea). Based on Melville's personal experience as a sailor on a South Pacific whaleship, Omoo is a first-person account of life as a sailor during the nineteenth century, filled with colorful characters and detailed descriptions of the far-flung locales of Polynesia."--BOOK JACKET.
Omoo
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
"Following the commercial and critical success of his first book, Typee, Herman Melville continued his series of South Seas adventure-romances with Omoo. Melville's second book chronicles the narrator's involvement in a mutiny aboard a South Seas whaling vessel, his incarceration in a Tahitian jail, and then his wanderings as an omoo, or rover, on the island of Eimeo (Moorea). Based on Melville's personal experience as a sailor on a South Pacific whaleship, Omoo is a first-person account of life as a sailor during the nineteenth century, filled with colorful characters and detailed descriptions of the far-flung locales of Polynesia."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
"Following the commercial and critical success of his first book, Typee, Herman Melville continued his series of South Seas adventure-romances with Omoo. Melville's second book chronicles the narrator's involvement in a mutiny aboard a South Seas whaling vessel, his incarceration in a Tahitian jail, and then his wanderings as an omoo, or rover, on the island of Eimeo (Moorea). Based on Melville's personal experience as a sailor on a South Pacific whaleship, Omoo is a first-person account of life as a sailor during the nineteenth century, filled with colorful characters and detailed descriptions of the far-flung locales of Polynesia."--BOOK JACKET.
Typee: A Romance of the South Seas
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
"Embark on a gripping journey to the exotic South Seas with Herman Melville in 'Typee: A Romance of the South Seas.' Penned in the mid-19th century, this novel is a captivating blend of adventure, cultural exploration, and the author's personal encounters in the Marquesas Islands. As Melville's narrative unfolds, readers are immersed in the enchanting world of the Typee Valley, where the protagonist, Tommo, finds himself among the island's indigenous people. Melville's vivid descriptions transport readers to the lush landscapes, vibrant communities, and the allure of Polynesian culture. More than a romantic adventure, 'Typee' stands as a literary exploration that delves into the complexities of cultural exchange and the human spirit. Join Melville on this literary expedition where each page unveils a new facet of South Seas romance, making 'Typee' an essential read for those captivated by tales of exploration, cultural encounters, and the allure of the Pacific islands."
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
"Embark on a gripping journey to the exotic South Seas with Herman Melville in 'Typee: A Romance of the South Seas.' Penned in the mid-19th century, this novel is a captivating blend of adventure, cultural exploration, and the author's personal encounters in the Marquesas Islands. As Melville's narrative unfolds, readers are immersed in the enchanting world of the Typee Valley, where the protagonist, Tommo, finds himself among the island's indigenous people. Melville's vivid descriptions transport readers to the lush landscapes, vibrant communities, and the allure of Polynesian culture. More than a romantic adventure, 'Typee' stands as a literary exploration that delves into the complexities of cultural exchange and the human spirit. Join Melville on this literary expedition where each page unveils a new facet of South Seas romance, making 'Typee' an essential read for those captivated by tales of exploration, cultural encounters, and the allure of the Pacific islands."
Typee : A Romance of the South Sea
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life is the first book by American writer Herman Melville, published in early part of 1846, when Melville was 26 years old.
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life is the first book by American writer Herman Melville, published in early part of 1846, when Melville was 26 years old.
Typee
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Typee
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Typee" (A Romance of the South Seas) by Herman Melville. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Typee" (A Romance of the South Seas) by Herman Melville. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The South Sea Island
Author: Frits Andersen
Publisher: Aarhus Universitetsforlag
ISBN: 8775974460
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
When the first European explorers ventured into the unknown Pacific Ocean, their minds were filled with tales of remote, paradisiacal islands. Hopeful ideas of noble savages, ecological balance, and immense riches gave them the courage to search for a new world – even when faced with the unimaginable. The South Sea Island – A Geography of Pleasure is a journey through the history of ideas and literature over three centuries of European and American narratives about islands, oceans, and archipelagos. Literary scholar Frits Andersen reads and analyses travel accounts, paintings, films, and novels from the 18th century up until the present day by visual artists and authors including Paul Gauguin, Herman Melville, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jules Verne, and Thor Heyerdahl. These readings, combined with Andersen’s eye for pleasure, sense, and longing, give rise to a novel literary history of the disappearing Pacific islands. At the same time, the book offers historical models that we can use today to enhance our understanding of, and find new answers to, global political and climate-related challenges. Frits Andersen is a professor of Comparative Literature at Aarhus University, Denmark. His previous works include The Dark Continent? Images of Africa in European Narratives about the Congo (2016). The Danish edition of this book, entitled Sydhavsøen. Nydelsens geografi received the Georg Brandes Prize.
Publisher: Aarhus Universitetsforlag
ISBN: 8775974460
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
When the first European explorers ventured into the unknown Pacific Ocean, their minds were filled with tales of remote, paradisiacal islands. Hopeful ideas of noble savages, ecological balance, and immense riches gave them the courage to search for a new world – even when faced with the unimaginable. The South Sea Island – A Geography of Pleasure is a journey through the history of ideas and literature over three centuries of European and American narratives about islands, oceans, and archipelagos. Literary scholar Frits Andersen reads and analyses travel accounts, paintings, films, and novels from the 18th century up until the present day by visual artists and authors including Paul Gauguin, Herman Melville, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jules Verne, and Thor Heyerdahl. These readings, combined with Andersen’s eye for pleasure, sense, and longing, give rise to a novel literary history of the disappearing Pacific islands. At the same time, the book offers historical models that we can use today to enhance our understanding of, and find new answers to, global political and climate-related challenges. Frits Andersen is a professor of Comparative Literature at Aarhus University, Denmark. His previous works include The Dark Continent? Images of Africa in European Narratives about the Congo (2016). The Danish edition of this book, entitled Sydhavsøen. Nydelsens geografi received the Georg Brandes Prize.
Literary Research and the Era of American Nationalism and Romanticism
Author: Angela Courtney
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 1461716705
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The early years of American nationhood, beginning at the close of colonial rule and ending with the onset of the Civil War, saw both a young country and its literature grow in confidence and develop an awareness of self-identity. Pride in the new nation was a primary characteristic of much literary output in the early years of the country, whether in the form of fiction, poetry, drama, essay, travel writing, or journal. As the country grew and generations began to be born on the new land, Romanticism took hold, lauding not only the construct of the nation but also the natural power and potential of the country. This era of American literary expression has left behind a rich legacy of traditionally canonized authors, as well as material published in the growing periodical press that was of immediate importance to the population at the time. Literary Research and the Era of American Nationalism and Romanticism: Strategies and Sources examines the resources that deal with the literature produced in the approximately 70 years of antebellum American literature. Covering all formats, the volume discusses bibliographies, indexes, research guides, archives, special collections, microform, and digital primary text resources and how they are best utilized for a literary research project. Suggestions are offered for best practices for research while exploring a wide selection of resources that run the gamut from classic standards of American literary bibliography through contemporary open-access digital resources.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 1461716705
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The early years of American nationhood, beginning at the close of colonial rule and ending with the onset of the Civil War, saw both a young country and its literature grow in confidence and develop an awareness of self-identity. Pride in the new nation was a primary characteristic of much literary output in the early years of the country, whether in the form of fiction, poetry, drama, essay, travel writing, or journal. As the country grew and generations began to be born on the new land, Romanticism took hold, lauding not only the construct of the nation but also the natural power and potential of the country. This era of American literary expression has left behind a rich legacy of traditionally canonized authors, as well as material published in the growing periodical press that was of immediate importance to the population at the time. Literary Research and the Era of American Nationalism and Romanticism: Strategies and Sources examines the resources that deal with the literature produced in the approximately 70 years of antebellum American literature. Covering all formats, the volume discusses bibliographies, indexes, research guides, archives, special collections, microform, and digital primary text resources and how they are best utilized for a literary research project. Suggestions are offered for best practices for research while exploring a wide selection of resources that run the gamut from classic standards of American literary bibliography through contemporary open-access digital resources.