Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas

by Herman Melville

Language: English

Published: 1847-01-01. 103,570 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Content Rating: Older than 17

After a rebellious escape from a whaling ship, a wayward sailor drifts among the islands of the South Seas, trading duty for palm shade and taboo. From beachcombers and missionaries to mutinous crews and jailed wanderers, he navigates clashing cultures, hunger, and temptation, seeking freedom—and discovering how paradise can test the heart more sharply than any storm.