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Moby-Dick; or, The Whale | Herman Melville & Coralie Bickford-Smith
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale | Herman Melville & Coralie Bickford-Smith
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Moby-Dick: or, The Whale
By Herman Melville | Penguin Clothbound Classics
⚓ THE DEFINITIVE NORTHWESTERN-NEWBERRY TEXT
A stunning collectible edition designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. Bound in high-quality tactile cloth with foil stamping.
An Unholy War on the High Seas
In this haunting and mesmerizing masterpiece, Herman Melville tells the story of an eerily compelling madman pursuing an unholy war against a creature as vast, dangerous, and unknowable as the sea itself. While on the surface a novel of high adventure, Moby-Dick operates as a profound encyclopedia of whaling lore and legend, populated by some of the most enduring characters in literary history.
[Image of 19th century whaling ship cross section]Beyond the hunt, this narrative serves as an important social commentary, written with wonderfully redemptive humor. It is a timeless inquiry into character, faith, and the nature of perception itself. This specific edition presents the definitive text based on the Northwestern-Newberry edition, ensuring the highest level of academic accuracy for the serious reader.
The Penguin Clothbound Collection
Part of Penguin’s beautiful hardcover Clothbound Classics series, this edition is designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. It features an illuminating introduction by Andrew Delbanco and explanatory commentary by Tom Quirk, making it the preferred volume for both collectors and scholars.
About the Author
Herman Melville (1819–1891) holds a unique place in the canon of American literature. Drawing from his own experiences on the ocean, he crafted works that explored the struggle between humanity and the indifference of nature. Though underappreciated during his lifetime, his "encyclopedic" style and philosophical depth have since cemented his status as a literary giant.
Who Readers Will Love This
- Bibliophiles & Collectors: The foil-stamped cloth cover makes this a centerpiece for any home library.
- Scholars of American Literature: Contains the academically preferred Northwestern-Newberry text and expert commentary.
- Design Enthusiasts: A perfect example of Coralie Bickford-Smith's award-winning book design work.
Product Information
| ISBN-13: | 9780141199603 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Hardcover (Clothbound) |
| Publication Date: | 2015-11-24 |
| Design: | Coralie Bickford-Smith |
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