Bibliograph

Moby Dick, the illustrated novel, Herman Melville ; Anton Lomaev

Type

Label

Moby Dick, the illustrated novel, Herman Melville ; Anton Lomaev

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Moby Dick

Oclc number

1023535926

Responsibility statement

Herman Melville ; Anton Lomaev

Sub title

the illustrated novel

Summary

Every reader knows the obsessive story of Captain Ahab and the famous white whale. Moby Dick is the great American novel, a monument of literature. Based on the events depicted in the "Narrative of the Most Extraordinary and Distressing Shipwreck of the Whale-Ship Essex" and the legend of "Mocha Dick, " it is the story of the wandering sailor Ishmael and his voyage aboard the whaling ship the Pequod. Commanded by the obsessed Captain Ahab, a man who is hell-bent on revenge against a white whale of incredible ferocity, the Pequod and its crew are tasked with this singular goal, whatever the emotional or human cost. It is a novel rich with symbolism and complex themes. But this mythical adventure has never been portrayed in such a powerful way and with such striking illustrations, presenting a new perspective on this cornerstone of American literature. It marks a wonderful entry point for new readers to discover Melville's universe--and a beautiful edition for the countless dedicated readers of this unique novel.--, Publisher's description

Target audience

general

Classification