1849 HERMAN MELVILLE 1ed Mardi South Pacific Voyage Exploration Moby Dick

1849 HERMAN MELVILLE 1ed Mardi South Pacific Voyage Exploration Moby Dick

“Mardi: and a Voyage Thither” was Herman Melvilles third work and marks his first foray into pure fiction, blending adventure, romance, and philosophical musings. The novel starts as a seafaring adventure and evolves into a philosophical exploration. The story follows an American sailors journey through the South Pacifics fantastical archipelago of Mardi, where he encounters diverse cultures and engages in profound discussions on society, governance, and spirituality. The sailors initial romantic pursuit becomes a catalyst for a deeper quest, leading to a rich tapestry of allegory and symbolism that preludes Melvilles later masterpieces.

Item number: #41593

Price: $499

MELVILLE, Herman

Mardi: and a Voyage Thither. In Two Volumes. Vol. II.

New York: Harper and Brothers, 1849. First US Edition.

Details:

Collation: Complete; Volume 2

xii, 9-387, [1], 8

Reference(s): BAL 13658

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Original publishers cloth

Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13.5cm)

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Condition Report: Excellent