Download or read book Moby Dick or the Whale Selections written by Herman Melville and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2023-06-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Melville completed Moby-Dick, he wrote to Nathaniel Hawthorne that “I have written a wicked book, and feel spotless as a lamb.” While it took the world some time to appreciate the magnitude of Melville’s achievement, Moby-Dick is now widely considered one of the greatest works of American literature. It is, however, long, and students in semester-long courses will often not have a chance to read the novel in its entirety. The Broadview Moby-Dick: A Selection offers a robust sampling of chapters, chosen to give students a thorough initiation into the novel’s plot, as well as into the full range of its themes and stylistic experimentation. This edition also includes substantial, clear, and helpful annotations to help students successfully navigate Melville’s language and range of references. This volume is one of a number of editions that have been drawn from the pages of the acclaimed Broadview Anthology of American Literature. The series is designed to make selections from the anthology available in a format convenient for use in a wide variety of contexts; each edition features an introduction and exaplanatory footnotes, and is designed to meet the needs of today’s students.
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Download or read book Moby Dick or The Whale written by Herman Melville and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an epic voyage with Herman Melville's classic, "Moby-Dick; or, The Whale." This timeless masterpiece captures the relentless pursuit of vengeance and the profound depths of human obsession as narrated by the sailor Ishmael. Join Captain Ahab on his fateful quest aboard the whaling ship Pequod as he seeks revenge against Moby Dick, the formidable white whale that maimed him. Melville's intricate narrative and vivid descriptions dive deep into the complexities of fate, nature, and the human spirit. But what drives Ahab’s unyielding pursuit of the whale? Is his quest fueled by personal vengeance, or does it symbolize a deeper struggle against the forces of nature and destiny? Explore the rich tapestry of Melville's prose, where every chapter unravels new dimensions of adventure and existential reflection. This novel is not just a story of a whale hunt; it's a profound exploration of humanity's struggles and aspirations. Are you ready to journey into the heart of the sea and confront the mysteries of "Moby-Dick; or, The Whale"? Experience Melville's epic tale and discover the challenges faced by Captain Ahab and his crew. Purchase your copy of "Moby-Dick; or, The Whale" today, and immerse yourself in one of the greatest literary adventures ever told.
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