Omoo Adventures in the South Seas Author:Herman Melville Herman Melville was a 19th century American novelist, poet, essayist and short story writer. He is best known for his works Moby Dick and Typee. During his lifetime he was considered a failure, but after his death his worth as a writer was recognized. In Omoo a Tahitian jail is the site of the narrator of this adventure story. He and a compa... more »nion have landed in jail from a failed mutiny. In jail they are treated with kindness. When they are released they have a series of jobs on the island. During their time on the island they are able to witness traditional rites and customs. The two friends eventually are granted an audience with the Tahitian queen« less