Typee (1846) is a work of travel literature by American writer
Herman Melville. Its publication was an instant success in both
London and New York, earning Melville a reputation as one of
America’s most promising young authors. Although he claimed to
base the entirety of the book on his own experiences as a sailor,
it is now believed that the book incorporates aspects of
Melville’s life with scenes inspired by imagination and other
works of travel literature. Despite the success of Typee and
subsequent works, Melville’s reputation foundered until it was
reappraised in the 1920s, when scholars recognized his status as
one of nineteenth century America’s finest writers. Tired of his
life as a sailor, and unwilling to put up with the grueling labor
and general cruelty faced by the lowest on board, Melville decides
to abandon ship at the island of Nukuheva. Alongside his friend and
shipmate Toby, he seizes his opportunity while on shore to escape
from the rest of the men in secret. After making their way inland
through Nukuheva’s densely forested mountains, the pair’s only
hope for survival depends on the kindness and generosity of the
island’s native people. After a long and perilous journey, they
discover the hidden valley of Typee, whose people welcome the
castaways into their midst. Typee is a story of four months spent
on a secluded island with a people whose lives seem entirely
untouched by Western culture. Its popular success as a work of
travel literature enabled Melville to launch a career as a
professional writer and established his reputation as a skillful
chronicler of adventure. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Herman
Melville’s Typee is a classic of American literature reimagined
for modern readers.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Herman Melville
|
Contributors: |
Mint Editions
|
Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
250 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-0492-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-5132-0492-0 |
Barcode: |
9781513204925 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!