1849 HERMAN MELVILLE 1ed Mardi South Pacific Voyage Exploration Moby Dick
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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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“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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Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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1849 HERMAN MELVILLE 1ed Mardi South Pacific Voyage Exploration Moby Dick
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