Moby Dick

Moby Dick is a novel by Herman Melville that explores the obsession of Captain Ahab to avenge the whale that bit off his leg, and is also a hymn to democracy. The story is narrated by Ishmael, an ordinary sailor and extraordinary reader, and is an education in the practice of whaling and the art of writing. It is considered the greatest novel ever written by an American.

Format: Hardback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2022
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd

Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit to seek revenge against the whale that caused him to lose his leg forms the captivating narrative of Moby Dick. This quest becomes an all-consuming obsession, delving into the depths of human fanaticism. However, the novel also serves as a profound celebration of democracy. Despite the crew's unwavering allegiance to Ahab's crusade, it portrays a harmonious and cooperative community, where each individual is interconnected and responsible for the safety of others. Among the crew, Ishmael, the novel's narrator, stands as an ordinary sailor and an extraordinary reader. His narrative, marked by digression, allusion, vulgarity, and transcendence, serves as an unparalleled education. Through Ishmael's storytelling, readers are introduced to the intricacies of whaling and the art of writing, expanding the novel's scope to encompass the grandiose and sublime. Moby Dick stands as a monumental achievement in American literature, revered for its profound exploration of human nature, societal dynamics, and the boundless depths of the human imagination.

Weight: 546g
Dimension: 137 x 185 x 52 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781840228304