Moby Dick
Moby Dick by Herman Melville, published by Maple Press in 2014, is a classic work of fiction that spans 666 pages. This edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges, making it a visually appealing addition to any home library. The unabridged text includes a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms, designed to assist modern readers in navigating the language and context of the time.
Readers will find a tale of imagination and adventure as they follow Captain Ahab’s obsessive quest for vengeance against Moby Dick, the white whale that had previously bitten off his leg. The narrative delves into themes of obsession and the human condition, set against the backdrop of the sea. This edition not only preserves Melville’s original text but also enhances the reading experience with its thoughtful design elements, making it suitable for both new readers and those revisiting this literary epic.
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The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. American writer Herman Melville wrote Moby Dick in 1851 but it took decades before it was finally regarded as a great American novel, and worthy of its place among the greatest texts of humankind. A tale of imagination and adventure, it recounts the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of a whaling ship seeking vengeance on Moby Dick, the white whale that had bitten off his leg on a previous voyage.
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