MOBY DICK

Journey to the heart of the sea with this larger-than-life classic.Regarded as the Great American Novel Moby Dick is the ultimate tale of seeking vengeance. Narrated by the crew member Ishmael this epic whaling adventure follows the crew of the Pequod as its captain Ahab descends deeper and deeper into madness on his quest to find and kill the white whale that maimed him. Beyond the surface—of ship life whaling and the hunt for the elusive Moby Dick—are allegorical references to life and even the universe in this masterpiece by Herman Melville.Complete and unabridged this newly designed edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by American literature scholar Christopher McBrideA timeline of the life and times of the author Herman MelvilleGorgeously designed this heirloom-quality classic is an ideal edition for book lovers to acquire for their home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Little Women Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe Anne of Green Gables The Inferno Dracula The Republic The Iliad Meditations and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.