Moby-Dick: or the Whale: Original 1851 Classic Edition (Annotated)

Distinct Features • Background Information / Historical Context • Thorough Map of Historical Events from the 19th Century Herman Melville’s novel Moby Dick chronicles Captain Ahab’s insatiable thirst for vengeance against the whale that had amputated his leg. In addition to examining how a guy might become a zealot, the book also celebrates democracy’s principles. Despite the crew’s commitment to Ahab’s risky objective, the narrative nevertheless emphasizes the value of teamwork and accountability within a community. The book’s narrator is Ishmael, a seasoned sailor and insightful reader. Readers learn about the traditions of whaling and writing through his rambling, referential, and occasionally filthy storytelling. A significant portion of Moby-Dick was influenced by the 1821 book Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex , which in turn served as the basis for the Chris Hemsworth-led 2015 film In the Heart of the Sea . Excerpt : “I stood looking at him a moment. For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal. What’s all this fuss I have been making about, thought I to myself—the man’s a human being just as I am: he has just as much reason to fear me, as I have to be afraid of him. Better sleep with a sober cannibal than a drunken Christian .” NB : We take every effort to preserve the original authenticity of the book to the highest degree. This means that the text in the story remains unaltered from its original publication by the author, retaining its original form for your enjoyment. Moby Dick: or the Whale makes a great gift option or addition to your book collection. Ready to ship so you can get this classic piece right away! Title details Original 1851 text Genre – Adventure Fiction 6×9 Inches Matte Cover White Paper —- ISBN: 9798387449673