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First published in 1985. Typee, originally published in 1846, was Melville's first book. Full of romance and adventure, it is also largely autobiographical. It was an immensely popular and controversial book in its day and made Melville the literary discoverer of Polynesia. It tells the story of Tommo, a sailor, and his adventures on the Marquesas Islands. The book contains much romance and... Read more
Preface, Chapters I to XXXIV
Biography
Herman Melville (1819-1891) is recognised as one of America's greatest writers.
