Typee
Herman Melville
Reading Time
at 250 WPM7h 20m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 20m to read Typee.
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Typee
Published
1892
Publisher
A. L. BURT COMPANY
Pages
440
Description
At one time the most popular of Melville's works, Typee was known as a travelogue that idealized and romanticized a mysterious South Sea island for readers in the ruthless, industrial, "civilized" world of the nineteenth century. But Melville's story of Tommo, the Yankee sailor who enters the flawed Pacific paradise of Nuku Hiva, is also a fast-moving adventure tale, an autobiographical account of the author's own Polynesian stay, an examination of the nature of good and evil, and a frank exploration of sensuality and exotic ritual. This edition of Typee, which reproduces the definitive text and the complete, never-before-published manuscript reading text, includes invaluable explanatory commentary by John Bryant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Typee?
This edition of Typee has approximately 440 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Typee?
For most readers, Typee typically takes between 9h 10m and 6h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 110,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 110,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Typee?
The estimated word count for Typee is approximately 110,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Typee?
Typee was written by Herman Melville.
When was Typee published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1892. The original work may have been published on a different date.