Moby-Dick | Herman Melville | Hardcover or Paperback

Set sail on one of the greatest adventures in American literature with Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville. This striking Penguin Clothbound Classics edition features an elegant clothbound cover with decorative detailing, making it a beautiful addition to a classic literature collection or home library.

The novel follows Ishmael, a sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod and its mysterious, obsessive captain, Ahab. Ahab is determined to hunt the great white whale, Moby Dick, setting the crew on a dangerous voyage across the ocean. What begins as a sea adventure becomes a powerful exploration of obsession, revenge, fate, faith, and humanity's relationship with the natural world.

Educational Connections:

- Classic American Literature: Explore a landmark novel published in 1851.

- Maritime History: Learn about nineteenth-century whaling, sailing ships, and life at sea.

- Literary Analysis: Examine symbolism, imagery, narration, and the novel's complex themes.

- Character Study: Analyze Captain Ahab's motivations and the consequences of obsession.

- Nature & Science: Explore historical descriptions of whales and the whaling industry.

- Critical Thinking: Discuss how Melville uses the ocean and the white whale to explore larger philosophical questions.

Product Details:

- Title: Moby-Dick; or, The Whale

- Author: Herman Melville

- Publisher: Penguin Classics

- Collection: Penguin Clothbound Classics

- Format: Hardcover, clothbound

- Length: 720 pages

- Introduction: Andrew Delbanco

- Notes and Commentary: Tom Quirk

- Cover Design: Coralie Bickford-Smith

A distinctive edition for readers, collectors, and homeschool families studying classic literature, American literary history, and maritime history.

Reader note: This is a substantial and challenging classic intended for mature readers. Its length, vocabulary, symbolism, and philosophical themes make it especially suitable for older high school students and adults.