Hunilla: A Story Of The Enchanted Isle's

By: Herman Melville

Book Overview

""Hunilla: A Story of the Enchanted Isles"" is a novella by Herman Melville, the acclaimed author of ""Moby-Dick."" The story is set on an unnamed South Pacific island, where the narrator encounters a mysterious woman named Hunilla. Hunilla is the last surviving member of her family, and she lives in a dilapidated hut on the edge of a cliff. The narrator is initially drawn to Hunilla's beauty and grace, but as he learns more about her tragic past, he begins to suspect that she may be under a spell. The novella explores themes of isolation, colonialism, and the power of myth and legend in shaping our perceptions of the world. Melville's vivid descriptions of the island's natural beauty and the eerie atmosphere of Hunilla's home create a haunting and unforgettable reading experience.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Omnibus of Adventure Volume One, by Herman Melville. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141914586X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425470165
• ISBN13: 9781425470166
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"