Moby-Dick Illustrated
Moby-Dick Illustrated by Herman Melville is an edition of the classic 1851 novel, published independently on May 3, 2020. This version spans 687 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a chance to explore the intricate narrative of sailor Ishmael as he recounts Captain Ahab’s obsessive quest for revenge against Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale that previously maimed him. The novel is recognized as a significant contribution to the literature of the American Renaissance, blending elements of late Romanticism and early Symbolism.
In this edition, readers will find a detailed exploration of themes such as obsession and revenge, as well as insights into the whaling industry of the time. The narrative delves into the complexities of human ambition and the struggle against nature, providing a rich backdrop for the characters’ journeys. Moby-Dick remains a pivotal work in American literature, and this illustrated edition invites both new readers and longtime fans to engage with Melville’s profound storytelling.
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Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book is sailor Ishmael’s narrative of the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, for revenge on Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale that on the ship’s previous voyage bit off Ahab’s leg at the knee. A contribution to the literature of the American Renaissance, the work’s genre classifications range from late Romantic to early Symbolist. Moby-Dick was published to mixed reviews, was a commercial failure, and was out of print at the time of the author’s death in 1891. Its reputation as a “Great American Novel” was established only in the 20th century, after the centennial of its author’s birth. William Faulkner said he wished he had written the book himself,
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