Moby-Dick
Moby-Dick by Sebastian Armesto, published by Bloomsbury Academic on August 27, 2013, is an edition that presents a fresh interpretation of Herman Melville’s classic tale. This 88-page work delves into the world of whaling in 1851 Nantucket, where Ishmael, a schoolmaster, joins Captain Ahab on the Pequod. Ahab’s obsession with the elusive white whale, Moby-Dick, drives the narrative, exploring themes of vengeance and the human condition.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Ahab’s relentless pursuit and its impact on Ishmael and the crew. The edition captures the spirit and atmosphere of the original, rich with allegory and character. With its focus on drama and performance, this edition invites exploration of the complex relationships and moral dilemmas faced by those aboard the Pequod. The language and style reflect the depth of Melville’s work, making it a significant addition to the study of American literature.
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‘It’s true. It’s all true for Moby-Dick. He’s a killer, he’s a fury, he’s an angel of hell. Why if the white whale could talk he’d talk like Ahab.’
Nantucket. 1851. Centre of a whaling industry that transformed blubber into the oils and candles that lit the world. It’s there that a schoolmaster called Ishmael arrives to ship on a whale-boat. He enrols under Ahab, Captain of the Pequod – a man bent on destroying the white whale that lost him his leg. Certain the destruction of his nemesis will slake his thirst; Ahab’s single-minded pursuit of Moby-Dick consumes Ishmael, the crew and the Pequod itself.
The spirit and atmosphere of Herman Melville’s masterpiece – romantic, ambiguous, characterful and rich with allegory – is captured.
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