{"product_id":"moby-dick-melville-9780451532282","title":"Moby-Dick by Herman Melville","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\" class=\"product-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eMoby-Dick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Herman Melville | Signet Classics Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e8f4fd; border-left: 5px solid #2980b9; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #2980b9;\"\u003e⚓ THE GREAT AMERICAN EPIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eA profound exploration of obsession, nature, and the human condition. Essential reading for scholars of classic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Hunt for the White Whale\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1851, \u003cstrong\u003eMoby-Dick\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a towering testament to American literature. The narrative follows the journey of \u003cstrong\u003eIshmael\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sailor aboard the whaling ship \u003cem\u003ePequod\u003c\/em\u003e, as he witnesses the unravelling of his captain's psyche. The story revolves around \u003cstrong\u003eCaptain Ahab's\u003c\/strong\u003e relentless and maniacal pursuit of the great white whale, Moby Dick, the creature that previously maimed him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelville's novel is far more than a thrilling nautical adventure; it is a philosophical inquiry into existence, nature, and the struggle between humanity and the universe. Structured into three distinct parts—the exposition of whaling, the voyage itself, and the climactic hunt—the book employs a rich tapestry of symbolism and allegory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Ahab represents the destructive power of obsession, Ishmael serves as the reflective observer, guiding the reader through a chaotic world in search of meaning. From its detailed descriptions of whaling life to its use of diverse literary forms, \u003cem\u003eMoby-Dick\u003c\/em\u003e challenges readers to confront the complexities of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAbout Herman Melville\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerman Melville\u003c\/strong\u003e (1819–1891) was born into a prosperous New York family but was thrown onto his own resources after his father's death. His years sailing on whaling ships in the South Seas formed the basis of his early success with \u003cem\u003eTypee\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOmoo\u003c\/em\u003e. Though \u003cem\u003eMoby-Dick\u003c\/em\u003e initially baffled critics and damaged his reputation, it is now recognized as his magnum opus. Melville's innovative narrative style and profound commentary on society and industry have influenced countless generations of authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho Readers Will Love This\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature Students \u0026amp; Academics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mandatory text for understanding the symbolism and allegorical depth of the American Renaissance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFans of Epic Adventure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers who crave high-stakes narratives set against the backdrop of the unforgiving sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophical Thinkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those who appreciate deep inquiries into morality, revenge, and the \"unknowable\" forces of nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9780451532282\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePenguin (Signet Classics)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMass Market Paperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2013-07-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1851\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust Down Books: A Name You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArmed with Education | The Most Trusted in Online Shopping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"Moby-Dick\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Herman Melville\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9780451532282\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/MassMarketPaperback\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2013-07-02\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Signet Classics\"\n      },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"genre\": [\n        \"Adventure Fiction\",\n        \"Nautical Fiction\",\n        \"Classics\"\n      ],\n      \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Bust Down Books\"\n      },\n      \"description\": \"The Signet Classics edition of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. 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