Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life by Herman Melville "Typee" is the debut work of Melville, who stands at the pinnacle of world literature with "Moby Dick." This work is based on his experiences when he went to the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific on a whaling ship. The subtitle is "A Peep at Polynesian Life," and I believe "love" refers to being treated kindly by the island maidens, while "fear" represents the suspicion and paranoia of being eaten by the islanders, who were rumored to have cannibalistic habits. It's a thrilling and interesting adventure story of a southern island. It is currently out of print and difficult to obtain. Typee Melville Hakuyosha Price: 290 yen Published: 1960, First Edition There is yellowing, staining, damage, and soiling due to aging. Please understand that this is a used item before considering a purchase. #Typee #Melville #ForeignLiterature #AmericanLiterature