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Title: Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II
Note: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Geoff Palmer
Summary: "Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II" by Herman Melville is a novel written during the mid-19th century that explores themes of adventure, philosophy, and existential inquiry through a fantastical narrative. Set in an imaginary archipelago named Mardi, the story follows a group of travelers, led by characters such as Media and Babbalanja, as they explore various islands, encounter strange deities, and engage in profound discussions about society, belief, and the nature of existence. The opening portion of the novel establishes the characters' journey towards Maramma, where the enigmatic High Pontiff resides, shrouded in mystery and power. The characters reflect on the significance of the towering Peak of Ofo, engage in philosophical discourse about shadows and truths, and ultimately land on the island in silence, only to meet the eccentric, blind guide Pani. This initial exploration sets the stage for their encounters with the peculiar inhabitants of Mardi, the political and religious structures in play, and the underlying tensions that bind their fates. The narrative blends whimsical storytelling with rich symbolism, inviting readers to ponder deeper questions about faith, knowledge, and human experience as they embark on this imaginative voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Melville, Herman, 1819-1891
EBook No.: 13721
Published: Oct 12, 2004
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Polynesia -- Description and travel -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II
Note: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Geoff Palmer
Summary: "Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II" by Herman Melville is a novel written during the mid-19th century that explores themes of adventure, philosophy, and existential inquiry through a fantastical narrative. Set in an imaginary archipelago named Mardi, the story follows a group of travelers, led by characters such as Media and Babbalanja, as they explore various islands, encounter strange deities, and engage in profound discussions about society, belief, and the nature of existence. The opening portion of the novel establishes the characters' journey towards Maramma, where the enigmatic High Pontiff resides, shrouded in mystery and power. The characters reflect on the significance of the towering Peak of Ofo, engage in philosophical discourse about shadows and truths, and ultimately land on the island in silence, only to meet the eccentric, blind guide Pani. This initial exploration sets the stage for their encounters with the peculiar inhabitants of Mardi, the political and religious structures in play, and the underlying tensions that bind their fates. The narrative blends whimsical storytelling with rich symbolism, inviting readers to ponder deeper questions about faith, knowledge, and human experience as they embark on this imaginative voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Melville, Herman, 1819-1891
EBook No.: 13721
Published: Oct 12, 2004
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Polynesia -- Description and travel -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.