Project Gutenberg 2004-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 301 Melville, Herman 1819 1891 Melville, Hermann Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 2 (of 2) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi Geoff Palmer "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.) Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Polynesia -- Description and travel -- Fiction Adventure stories PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 687547 2025-07-06T06:44:32.939618 text/html 693654 2024-10-28T20:42:52 text/html 439956 2025-07-06T06:44:44.856587 application/epub+zip 442445 2025-07-06T06:44:36.488600 application/epub+zip 422496 2025-07-06T06:44:35.115593 application/epub+zip 701608 2025-07-06T06:44:51.498516 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645146 2025-07-06T06:44:43.872612 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 536971 2022-09-07T03:49:45.266308 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 641471 2025-07-06T06:44:32.045687 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 621666 2024-10-28T20:42:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18078 2025-07-06T06:44:51.631509 application/rdf+xml 17575 2025-07-06T06:44:35.631582 image/jpeg 3910 2025-07-06T06:44:35.372603 image/jpeg 345549 2025-07-06T06:44:32.992615 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia