TYPEE:; A Peep at Polynesian Life. During a Four Months' Residence in A Valley of the Marquesas; the revised ediiton, with a sequel
by MELVILLE, Herman
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Typee is American writer Herman Melville's first book, partly based on his actual experiences as a captive on Nuku Hiva (which Melville spelled as Nukuheva) in the South Pacific Marquesas Islands and the title comes from a valley there called Tai Pi Vai. It was Melville's most popular work during his lifetime; for 19th century readers his career seemed to go downhill afterwards, but during the early 20th century it was seen as just the beginning of a career that peaked with Moby-Dick (1851).
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- Second Life Books Inc (US)
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- 17493
- Title
- TYPEE:; A Peep at Polynesian Life. During a Four Months' Residence in A Valley of the Marquesas; the revised ediiton, with a sequel
- Author
- MELVILLE, Herman
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Publisher
- Wiley & Putnam | London: Murray
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1847
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