Typee

Herman Melville

⏱ 8 minAmerican classic

Sick of a brutal whaling voyage, a young sailor and his shipmate jump ship in the Marquesas and stumble into the hidden valley of the Typees, living an idyll among the gentle islanders shadowed always by the growing dread of what they truly intend. Melville's first book and instant sensation.

Listen to the whole of Typee in about 8 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.