Typee
About this book
At one time the most popular of Melville's works, Typee was known as a travelogue that idealized and romanticized a mysterious South Sea island for readers in the ruthless, industrial, "civilized" world of the nineteenth century. But Melville's story of Tommo, the Yankee sailor who enters the flawed Pacific paradise of Nuku Hiva, is also a fast-moving adventure tale, an autobiographical account of the author's own Polynesian stay, an examination of the nature of good and evil, and a frank exploration of sensuality and exotic ritual. This edition of Typee, which reproduces the definitive text and the complete, never-before-published manuscript reading text, includes invaluable explanatory commentary by John Bryant.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 6226 readers · 326 pages · ≈ 6 h 02 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Typee?
About ≈ 6 h 02 m — 326 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Typee?
326 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Typee?
It sits on the Sea Stories, Drama, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is Typee in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Typee?
The main characters include Miguel Covarrubias (1904-1957), Herman Melville (1819-1891).
Where does Typee take place?
It is set in Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia), Marquesas Islands, Oceania.
Who wrote Typee?
Herman Melville.
Where can I read Typee online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library