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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 21 MIN

Omoo Chapter Chapters 37-38

from The Herman Melville Library · host Herman Melville

In which the gentle curiosities and curious habits of French and Irish priests offer unexpected company and counsel to the shipwrecked sailors, bringing both comfort and intrigue in the midst of their exile, while the vexations of colonial authorities and the unruly escapades of a drunken mate stir the calm at the island’s heart. In which the restless spirits of seafarers and shore-dwellers mingle amid schemes for new crews and reluctant voyages, as the Julia sets sail once more beneath a tropical sun, leaving behind a quiet grave and untold fates.

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Omoo Chapter Chapters 37-38

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