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Moby-Dick: Or, The Whale (Penguin Classics)

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Herman Melville’s masterpiece, one of the greatest works of imagination in literary history. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read

Over a century and a half after its publication, Moby-Dick still stands as an indisputable literary classic. It is the story of an eerily compelling madman pursuing an unholy war against a creature as vast and dangerous and unknowable as the sea itself. But more than just a novel of adventure, more than an encyclopedia of whaling lore and legend, Moby-Dick is a haunting, mesmerizing, and important social commentary populated with several of the most unforgettable and enduring characters in literature. Never losing its cultural prescence, Melville’s nautical epic has inspired many films over the years, including the film adaptation of Nathanael Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea, starring Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Ben Wishaw, and Brendan Gleeson, and directed by Ron Howard. Written with wonderfully redemptive humor, Moby-Dick is a profound and timeless inquiry into character, faith, and the nature of perception. This Penguin Classics edition, featuring an introduction by Andrew Delbanco and notes by Tom Quirk, prints the Northwestern-Newberry edition of Melville’s text, approved by the Center for Scholarly Editions and the Center for Editions of American Authors of the MLA.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Herman Melville

Herman Melville, born August 1, 1819, in New York City, was an acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, and poet. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant literary figures in United States history. Melville’s maritime experiences during his early adulthood had a profound influence on his work, resulting in landmark pieces that evocatively detail the adventures and perils of seafaring.

Melville’s greatest acclaim comes from his infamous novel, “Moby Dick,” a tale of obsession and revenge that is now a staple in the canon of American literature. Despite the initial lackluster reception upon its publication in 1851, the novel’s standing improved dramatically by the 20th century. Other notable contributions by Melville to American literature include “Typee” and “Billy Budd, Sailor”. His short stories, including “Bartleby, the Scrivener” and “Benito Cereno”, epitomize his signature storytelling style, featuring intricate, symbolic narratives and profound philosophical inquiry.

Melville’s mastery of word and narrative, his exploration of complex themes, and his keen insights into human nature and society, all contribute to his uncontested place in the American literary tradition. His death on September 28, 1891, marked the end of a career that, despite its initial ups and downs, left a legacy that resonates with readers and literary scholars alike, celebrating his as one of the greatest writers in the United States.

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