Science Fiction & Fantasy

Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 2 (of 2)

by Herman Melville

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…

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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.

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Format
EPUB
Language
English
Length
364 pages
Published
1 January 1849

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