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Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 2 (of 2) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Melville, Herman (1819–1891).
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"Mardi: and a Voyage Thither" by Herman Melville is a novel published in 1849. Melville's first purely fictional work begins as a South Pacific adventure, transforms into a romance when the narrator encounters a mysterious woman named Yillah, then evolves into a philosophical quest after her sudden disappearance. The narrator and companions traverse symbolic islands, engaging in debates about politics, religion, and existence while searching for the vanished woman—though the quest gradually fades into profound discussions about truth, certainty, and human belief.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 2 (of 2)
- Author credits: Melville, Herman (1819–1891)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Polynesia -- Description and travel -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Philosophy & Ethics
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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