Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas by Herman Melville

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Author Melville, Herman, 1819-1891
Title Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas
Note Sequel to "Typee"
Credits David Moynihan
Summary "Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas" by Herman Melville is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The book narrates the escapades of the protagonist, who has recently escaped captivity on a Polynesian island and finds himself aboard a whaling ship, "The Julia." The narrative unfolds as he encounters the ship's ragtag crew, their daily struggles, and adventures in the picturesque yet turbulent environment of the South Seas, especially as they venture into Tahiti and other islands. The opening of the narrative dives straight into the protagonist's reception aboard the vessel, where he notes the dilapidated condition of the ship and its crew. He describes his fellow sailors, their haggard appearances, and their eager, curious inquiries about his recent experiences. The protagonist soon accepts a position with the ship for one voyage, his thoughts oscillating between relief at his escape and the melancholy of leaving the islanders who had previously treated him kindly. The first chapters set the stage for the adventures that await him, introducing a world of camaraderie, chaos, and the essence of life at sea, all marked by the crew's eccentricities and the challenges they face on their whaling expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Polynesia -- Description and travel -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 4045
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 28, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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