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With an Introduction and Notes by David Herd, Lecturer in English
and American Literature at the University of Kent at Canterbury and
co-editor of 'Poetry Review'. Moby Dick is the story of Captain
Ahab's quest to avenge the whale that 'reaped' his leg. The quest
is an obsession and the novel is a diabolical study of how a man
becomes a fanatic. But it is also a hymn to democracy. Bent as the
crew is on Ahab's appalling crusade, it is equally the image of a
co-operative community at work: all hands dependent on all hands,
each individual responsible for the security of each. Among the
crew is Ishmael, the novel's narrator, ordinary sailor, and
extraordinary reader. Digressive, allusive, vulgar, transcendent,
the story Ishmael tells is above all an education: in the practice
of whaling, in the art of writing. Expanding to equal his 'mighty
theme' - not only the whale but all things sublime - Melville
breathes in the world's great literature. Moby Dick is the greatest
novel ever written by an American.
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Moby Dick (Hardcover)
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Moby Dick is the story of Captain Ahab's quest to avenge the whale
that 'reaped' his leg. The quest is an obsession and the novel is a
diabolical study of how a man becomes a fanatic. But it is also a
hymn to democracy. Bent as the crew is on Ahab's appalling crusade,
it is equally the image of a co-operative community at work: all
hands dependent on all hands, each individual responsible for the
security of each. Among the crew is Ishmael, the novel's narrator,
ordinary sailor, and extraordinary reader. Digressive, allusive,
vulgar, transcendent, the story Ishmael tells is above all an
education: in the practice of whaling, in the art of writing.
Expanding to equal his 'mighty theme' - not only the whale but all
things sublime - Melville breathes in the world's great literature.
Moby Dick is the greatest novel ever written by an American.
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. 'Towards thee I roll, thou
all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with
thee; from hell's heart I stab at thee; for hate's sake I spit my
last breath at thee...' Few literary masterpieces cast quite as
awesome a shadow as Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Captain Ahab's
quest for the white whale is a timeless epic - a thrilling tale of
vengeance and obsession, and a searing parable about humanity lost
in a universe of moral ambiguity. Inspired by true events, Moby
Dick is a work of astonishing psychological depth. It is perhaps
the greatest sea story ever told and one of the great classics of
literature.
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Moby Dick (Hardcover)
Herman Melville; Introduction by Christopher McBride
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Moby Dick (Paperback)
Herman Melville
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"Call me Ishmael."
Thus begins one of the most famous journeys in literature--the
voyage of the whaling ship Pequod and its embattled, monomaniacal
Captain Ahab. Ishmael quickly learns that the Pequod's captain
sails for revenge against the elusive Moby Dick, a sperm whale with
a snow-white hump and mottled skin that destroyed Ahab's former
vessel and left him crippled. As the Pequod sails deeper through
the nights and into the sea, the divisions between man and nature
begin to blur--so do the lines between good and evil, as the fates
of the ship's crewmen become increasingly unclear....
Melville's classic tale of obsession and the sea, one of the
most important and enduring masterworks of nineteenth-century
literature, Moby Dick is a riveting drama, exploring rage, hope,
destiny, and the deepest questions of moral truth.
Part of the Norton Library series The Norton Library edition of
Moby-Dick features the text of the first U.S. edition. An
introduction by Jeffrey Insko celebrates the novel as a love letter
to language and explores the landscape of allegorical
interpretations—from the impending doom of environmental crises
to the shifting of sociocultural and intellectual
sensibilities—that make the novel as timely today as it was in
1851. The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality
texts and translations—influential works of literature and
philosophy—introduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton
Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the
works that they’ll re-read over a lifetime. Inviting
introductions highlight the work’s significance and influence,
providing the historical and literary context students need to dive
in with confidence. Endnotes and an easy-to-read design deliver an
uninterrupted reading experience, encouraging students to read the
text first and refer to endnotes for more information as needed. An
affordable price (most $10 or less) encourages students to buy the
book and to come to class with the assigned edition. About the
Editor: Jeffrey Insko is Professor of English at Oakland University
in Rochester, Michigan, where he teaches courses in
nineteenth-century American Literature and Culture and the
Environmental Humanities. He is the author of History,
Abolition, and the Ever-Present Now in Antebellum American
Writing (2018).
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Moby Dick (Hardcover)
Herman Melville
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"Melville at his best invariably wrote from a sort of dream
self, so that events which he relates as actual fact have indeed a
far deeper reference to his own soul, his own inner life." - D.H.
Lawrence.
Here are ten stories that represent some of the best short work
of American master Herman Melville, including "Bartleby, the
Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street," "The Happy Failure," and "The
Paradise of Bachelors and The Tartarus of Maids."
Alongside THE HAPPY FAILURE, Harper Perennial will publish the
short fiction of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather,
Stephen Crane, and Oscar Wilde to be packaged in a beautifully
designed, boldly colorful boxset in the aim to attract contemporary
fans of short fiction to these revered masters of the form. Also,
in each of these selections will appear a story from one of the new
collections being published in the "Summer of the Short Story." A
story from Alex Burrett's forthcoming collection, MY GOAT ATE ITS
OWN LEGS, will be printed at the back of this volume.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but
unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell's
heart I stab at thee; for hate's sake I spit my last breath at
thee...' Few literary masterpieces cast quite as awesome a shadow
as Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Captain Ahab's quest for the white
whale is a timeless epic - a thrilling tale of vengeance and
obsession, and a searing parable about humanity lost in a universe
of moral ambiguity. Inspired by true events, Moby Dick is a work of
astonishing psychological depth. It is perhaps the finest sea story
ever told and one of the great classics of literature.
Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the
joy of reading. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think,
and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers
offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all
featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to
learners of all abilities. Through the imagination of some of the
world's greatest authors, the English language comes to life in
pages of our Readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction
of reading these stories in English, and at the same time develop a
broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency,
improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express
themselves. Find out more at english.com/readers
American writer Herman Melville wrote Moby Dick in 1851 but it took
decades before finally it was regarded as a great American novel,
and worthy of its place amongst the greatest texts of humankind. It
recounts the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of a whaling ship
seeking vengeance on Moby Dick, the white whale that had bitten off
Ahab's leg on a previous voyage. Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic
Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range
of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots
of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the
books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented,
perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.
Bartleby is a newly-hired scrivener who initially produces great
work but slowly reduces his output, declining assignments and
responding with: "I would prefer not to." Despite his poor
performance, his boss struggles to reprimand the eccentric
character. A Manhattan lawyer decides to hire a third scrivener
called Bartleby to help manage his growing workload. Yet, the quiet
unassuming man soon becomes a source of contention. At first,
Bartleby is an active member of the team yet one day he refuses to
complete an assignment, setting an unusual precent. He continues to
refuse work, which confuses the lawyer and frustrates his peers.
Bartleby's passive attitude is indicative of a larger issue his
boss has yet to uncover. Herman Melville delivers a simple story
about a man who follows his own path. He chooses not to engage with
work or society as a whole. It's an examination of passive
resistance in a modern world fueled by compliance and consumerism.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Bartelby, The Scrivener: A Story of
Wall Street is both modern and readable.
Genre: Melodrama Characters: 12m, 2f An ingenious idea is employed
to accommodate the sweep of this classic story on the stage. A
Shakespearean company puts down their rehearsal sides of Lear and
curiously take up those of a new play entitled Moby Dick. On the
rehearsal stage of platforms, the teasers overhead suddenly become
yardarms with sails and a tall ladder becomes a mast. The platforms
become the decks of the ship on which the cast sails through the
storms and tribulations of the Pequod hunting for Moby Dick.
"Admirably bold and imaginative." - The New York Post "An adventure
in theatre going. As I left the first performance I felt myself
rather oddly shaky and breathless...There is nothing else anywhere
near like Moby Dick in the theatre." - The New York Daily News
The text here is based on Hershel Parker and Harrison Hayford's
1967 edition, footnoted to include biographical discoveries.
Reviews, letters by Melville and belated praise is collected, and a
wealth of new biographical material has been added, while new
research is highlighted. Parker also explores what writing
Moby-Dick cost Melville and his family.
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Moby Dick (Paperback)
Herman Melville; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Ishmael finds himself on a sprawling, epic hunt for the great white
whale in one of the most singular and celebrated novels in American
literature. First published in 1851, Moby Dick is narrated by the
young seaman Ishmael who takes ship on the whaler Pequod, under the
command of Captain Ahab. Once at sea Ahab reveals that their voyage
is not aimed at profitable whaling so much as pure vengeance as
they are to hunt the white whale that maimed him, leaving him with
a single leg. A rich array of memorable characters are introduced
as the Pequod sails the sea, encountering other whalers, hunting
whales and seeking Moby Dick. Sprawling and discursive, luxuriant
and richly textured, Melville's novel is almost a world unto
itself. Life aboard ship, friendships between the diverse
collection of sailors and the hazardous adventure of confronting
whales on the open sea are captured unforgettably, but all of this
is under the shadow of Ahab's all-consuming hatred of the white
whale. As the ship draws nearer to confrontation with her captain's
nemesis, the novel moves toward a devastating climax. Initially
greeted with little enthusiasm by American critics, a notable
exception being Nathaniel Hawthorne, Moby Dick has since come to be
seen as one of the greatest achievements of American fiction and a
classic for the ages. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Moby Dick is
both modern and readable.
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Moby Dick (Paperback)
Herman Melville
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When the young Ishmael gets on board Captain Ahab's whaling ship, little does he suspect that the mission on which he is about to embark is the fulfilment of his master's obsessive desire for revenge on Moby Dick, a white whale who has already claimed countless human victims and destroyed many fleets. With some sinister crew members in their midst and the hazardous conditions of the sea to contend with, the expedition becomes increasingly dangerous the closer it gets to its quarry.One of the great American novels, if not the greatest, Moby Dick epically combines rip-roaring adventure, a meticulously realistic portrayal of the whaling trade and a profound philosophical disquisition on the nature of good and evil.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Evergreens is a series of popular classics. All the titles in the series are provided with an extensive critical apparatus, extra reading material including a section of photographs and notes. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition (or collated from the most authoritative editions or manuscripts) and edited using a fresh, intelligent editorial approach. With an emphasis on the production, editorial and typographical values of a book, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading the classics.
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Typee (Paperback)
Herman Melville; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Typee (1846) is a work of travel literature by American writer
Herman Melville. Its publication was an instant success in both
London and New York, earning Melville a reputation as one of
America's most promising young authors. Although he claimed to base
the entirety of the book on his own experiences as a sailor, it is
now believed that the book incorporates aspects of Melville's life
with scenes inspired by imagination and other works of travel
literature. Despite the success of Typee and subsequent works,
Melville's reputation foundered until it was reappraised in the
1920s, when scholars recognized his status as one of nineteenth
century America's finest writers. Tired of his life as a sailor,
and unwilling to put up with the grueling labor and general cruelty
faced by the lowest on board, Melville decides to abandon ship at
the island of Nukuheva. Alongside his friend and shipmate Toby, he
seizes his opportunity while on shore to escape from the rest of
the men in secret. After making their way inland through Nukuheva's
densely forested mountains, the pair's only hope for survival
depends on the kindness and generosity of the island's native
people. After a long and perilous journey, they discover the hidden
valley of Typee, whose people welcome the castaways into their
midst. Typee is a story of four months spent on a secluded island
with a people whose lives seem entirely untouched by Western
culture. Its popular success as a work of travel literature enabled
Melville to launch a career as a professional writer and
established his reputation as a skillful chronicler of adventure.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Herman Melville's Typee is a classic of
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
Pierre: or, The Ambiguities (1852) is a novel by American writer
Herman Melville. Published the year after Moby-Dick-a critical and
commercial failure-Pierre: or, The Ambiguities is a psychological
novel in the tradition of Gothic fiction. Melville struggled to
find a publisher who would pay him in advance for the book, and its
appearance prompted widespread ridicule and condemnation in the
press, with some critics claiming that Melville himself had gone
mad. The novel plunged Melville deeper into financial ruin, and all
but ensured that his next novels, Israel Potter and The
Confidence-Man, would be his last. Pierre Glendinning Jr. is a
nineteen-year-old heir who lives with his widowed mother at their
family manor in upstate New York. Engaged to the beautiful and
respectable Lucy Tartan, Pierre stands to inherit-with his mother's
approval-a life of comfort and wealth. When he meets a young woman
named Isabel Banford, his father's illegitimate daughter, Pierre
devises a plan he believes will solve everyone's problems: he will
marry Isabel, who will inherit her share of their father's wealth,
thereby preserving his father's honor and sparing his mother the
embarrassment of her husband's infidelity. Pierre marries Isabel in
secret, and when he tells his mother is thrown out of the house and
cut off from his family for good. He moves with Isabel to New York
City, where he hopes to make a life for himself as a writer, but
the sins of the past refuse to let him rest as he wrestles with his
choices and discovers the true nature of his seemingly good
intentions. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Herman Melville's Pierre: or,
The Ambiguities is a classic of American literature reimagined for
modern readers.
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