Herman Melville: Moby Dick(Illustrated)
Moby Dick(Illustrated)
Buch
- Micheal Smith, 03/2024
- Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert, Paperback
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-13: 9783890768700
- Bestellnummer: 11852565
- Umfang: 822 Seiten
- Gewicht: 1013 g
- Maße: 216 x 140 mm
- Stärke: 44 mm
- Erscheinungstermin: 4.3.2024
Achtung: Artikel ist nicht in deutscher Sprache!
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Klappentext
Illustrated Edition: Includes 20 stunning illustrations, vividly bringing to life the novel's most memorable scenes.Comprehensive Summary: A detailed summary that captures the essence and grandeur of the story.
Detailed Characters List: An in-depth look at the colorful cast of characters, providing insights into their roles and significance.
Author Biography: An engaging biography of Herman Melville, exploring the life and times of the literary genius behind this masterpiece.
Explore the timeless masterpiece "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville, available today with gorgeous new illustrations. With 20 engrossing pictures, this enormous work of American literature-often hailed as one of the best novels ever written-is brought to life, deepening the sense of immersion in Melville's world.
Set against the backdrop of the 19th-century whaling industry, this epic tale follows the journey of Ishmael, a wandering sailor who embarks on a fateful voyage aboard the Pequod. Commanded by the enigmatic Captain Ahab, the crew sets out in pursuit of the legendary white whale, Moby Dick. Ahab, driven by a relentless obsession for revenge, navigates the seas and the human psyche, leading his crew into the heart of darkness and the very depths of the soul.
This edition not only visualizes the thrilling narrative but also includes a comprehensive summary that distills the novel's expansive plot and themes. The detailed characters list provides a deeper understanding of the diverse and complex figures that populate Melville's masterpiece, from the introspective Ishmael to the monomaniacal Ahab.
Accompanying this richly layered story is an engaging biography of Herman Melville, offering insights into the life experiences that shaped his writing. This exploration into Melville's life adds context to the novel, enhancing the reader's appreciation of this monumental work.
Perfect for both newcomers to Melville's work and lifelong fans, this illustrated edition of "Moby-Dick" is a treasure to be cherished, offering a fresh and engaging way to experience this cornerstone of American literature. Join us on a journey of adventure, philosophy, and human emotion in the pages of this timeless classic.
Biografie
Herman Melville (1819-91) stammte aus einer verarmten New Yorker Familie. Er ging früh zur See und verdingte sich als Matrose, unter anderem auch auf Walfängern. Seine Reisen führten ihn bis in die Südsee. 1844 kehrte er in die USA zurück, lebte als freier Schriftsteller und war von 1866-85 als Zollinspektor in New York tätig. Der Romancier und Autor von Kurzgeschichten und Lyrik gilt als einer der bedeutendsten amerikanischen Schriftsteller. Sein Meisterwerk 'Moby Dick' zählt zu den Klassikern der Weltliteratur.Mehr von Herman Melville
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