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T tikibars Tiki Socialite Aku Hall, Chicago Joined: Apr 11, 2002 Posts: 2034	T tikibars Posted posted on Sun, Apr 4, 2004 5:44 PM Just re-read this thread, and also just re-read a book I mentioned here last year: "Typee" by Melville. The narrator is stranded on a Marquesian island for four months, and gives a detailed and intimate look at all aspects of Marquesian island life circa 1840. A great read. Melville's opinions and socio-political views are remarkably forward-thinking for his era. His criticisms of the church and of the way the islanders are viewed by Europeans are absolutely contemporary with modern thinking circa 2004.

Just re-read this thread, and also just re-read a book I mentioned here last year: "Typee" by Melville.

The narrator is stranded on a Marquesian island for four months, and gives a detailed and intimate look at all aspects of Marquesian island life circa 1840.

A great read. Melville's opinions and socio-political views are remarkably forward-thinking for his era. His criticisms of the church and of the way the islanders are viewed by Europeans are absolutely contemporary with modern thinking circa 2004.

Post #84532 by tikibars on Sun, Apr 4, 2004 5:44 PM