Omu
Erlebnisse in der Sudsee
(Author) Herman MelvilleHerman Melville: Omu. Erlebnisse in der Südsee Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas. Erstdruck: London, 1847. Hier in der Übersetzung von Karl Federn, Berlin, Th. Knaur Nachf., 1927. Neuausgabe. Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth. Berlin 2016. Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter Verwendung des Bildes: William Hodges, Matavai Bay, Tahiti, 1776. Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 11 pt.
Herman Melville
Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer best known for his novel "Moby-Dick," a complex and symbolic work that explores themes of obsession, fate, and the struggle between good and evil. Melville's writing style is characterized by its rich symbolism, philosophical depth, and exploration of existential themes. His other notable works include "Typee," "Billy Budd," and "Bartleby, the Scrivener." Melville's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the development of American literature, particularly in the genre of the novel.