Omoo: Adventures In The South Seas (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169307773)

Omoo: Adventures In The South Seas is a novel written by Herman Melville and published in 1847. It is a sequel to his earlier work, Typee, and is based on his experiences as a sailor in the South Pacific. The book follows the narrator, a young sailor named Tommo, who jumps ship in Tahiti and joins a group of beachcombers. He travels to various islands in the South Seas, including the Marquesas, Fiji, and Samoa, and experiences a series of adventures, including being captured by cannibals, participating in a mutiny, and falling in love. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including sailors, traders, missionaries, and native islanders, and reflects on the nature of human society and the clash of cultures. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the South Pacific, its exploration of themes of colonialism and cultural difference, and its use of humor and satire. It is considered a classic of American literature and an important work in the genre of South Sea literature.In one corner, upon a large native couch, elevated upon posts, reclined a nymph; who, half-veiled in her own long hair, had yet to make her toilet for the day. She was the daughter of Po-Po; and a very beautiful little daughter she was; not more than fourteen; with the most delightful shape--like a bud just blown; and large hazel eyes. They called her Loo; a name rather pretty and genteel, and therefore quite appropriate; for a more genteel and lady-like little damsel there was not in all Imeeo.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Herman Melville
ISBN-10: 1169307779
ISBN-13: 9781169307773
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 270
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.63d