{"product_id":"moby-dick-herman-melville-hardcover-or-paperback","title":"Moby-Dick | Herman Melville | Hardcover or Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducational Connections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Classic American Literature: Explore a landmark novel published in 1851.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Maritime History: Learn about nineteenth-century whaling, sailing ships, and life at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Literary Analysis: Examine symbolism, imagery, narration, and the novel's complex themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Character Study: Analyze Captain Ahab's motivations and the consequences of obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Nature \u0026amp; Science: Explore historical descriptions of whales and the whaling industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Critical Thinking: Discuss how Melville uses the ocean and the white whale to explore larger philosophical questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Title: Moby-Dick; or, The Whale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Author: Herman Melville\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Publisher: Penguin Classics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Collection: Penguin Clothbound Classics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Format: Hardcover, clothbound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Length: 720 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Introduction: Andrew Delbanco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Notes and Commentary: Tom Quirk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cover Design: Coralie Bickford-Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive edition for readers, collectors, and homeschool families studying classic literature, American literary history, and maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReader 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Learning Among the Pines","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":42821643305042,"sku":null,"price":29.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":42821643337810,"sku":null,"price":29.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9728\/3666\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_69abe5f4-8321-467c-9c0a-0f89e9fb3770.jpg?v=1792297771","url":"https:\/\/learningamongthepines.com\/products\/moby-dick-herman-melville-hardcover-or-paperback","provider":"Learning Among the Pines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}