# Herman Melville — Typee character guide

> Herman Melville in Typee by Herman Melville.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Melville, Mr. Melville, Herman

**First appearance:** 0000-introduction-to-the-edition-of-1892

## Who they are

The author, referenced in the introduction and framing material.

## Relationships

### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/typee_se/characters/narrator)

_psychological_

Herman Melville is the author who writes the narrator's story, creating a meta-fictional relationship with his protagonist.

## In the story

### [Introduction to the Edition of 1892](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/typee_se/chapters/introduction-to-the-edition-of-1892)

The author whose life and works are the subject of this introduction; his sailing on the Acushnet and desertion at the Marquesas are described.

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