Typee · Character
Allan Melville
Herman Melville's brother, mentioned in correspondence.
minor
Also known as Allan, Melville
First appearance: introduction to the edition of 1892
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With Narrator (family): Allan Melville is the narrator's brother, referenced in the context of family background and correspondence. With Narrator (family): Allan Melville is the narrator's brother, referenced in the…
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- External Figures and Historical References
- Protagonist
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See Allan Melville in introduction to the edition of 1892