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Moby Dick by Melville, Herman
by Melville, Herman | HC | Good
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publication Year
- 2003
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 1403705976
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Moby Dick
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Item Length
- 9.4in
- Publisher
- Dalmatian Press
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Classics, Action & Adventure / General, General
- Item Width
- 7.9in
- Item Weight
- 20.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 192 Pages
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Product Information
Even if you’ve never read the entirety of Herman Melville’s labyrinthine masterpiece, you probably know the opening words of “Moby Dick”: “Call me Ishmael.” While there’s a lot more to this classic novel, most Americans know the general story of the crazed peg-leg Captain Ahab chasing down the mythical, fierce Great White Whale. Based on true stories from 19th-century whaling and imbued with layers upon layers of mythic narrative, obscure maritime detail, timeless social commentary, and moral philosophy, the full, unabridged version of “Moby-Dick; or, The Whale” is quite a difficult book to digest. That’s why this shortened Great Classics for Children hardcover edition is so great. It preserves the author’s vision and transmits the narrative in a digestible format. As one of the most enduring and intellectually challenging works in American literary history, “Moby Dick” is perhaps a bit too challenging for most kids in its unabridged form, making this abridged version perfect for high-school kids who want to engage with the story but aren’t quite ready for the full force of Melville’s twisting, turning narrative and lengthy asides. Presented in a hardcover format that preserves allegory while placing the focus on adventure and narrative, this hardcover special edition book showcases Herman Melville’s story in a kid-friendly package. “Moby-Dick; or, The Whale” is certainly the best-known Herman Melville book. The author himself experienced life as a New England whaler, and he draws from these personal experiences in many of his works. However, “Moby Dick” was not written entirely from Herman Melville’s own experience, his knowledge and personal experience imbue the story with a sense of reality that makes readers feel entirely consumed with the story of Ishmael, Ahab, the entire crew of the Pequod and the white whale himself, Moby Dick. This is perhaps the most remarkable of Melville’s books because the story is such a complex triumph. Even experienced, voracious readers can have trouble making their way through “Moby-Dick,” so this Great Classics for Children edition is a fantastic middle point between the full force of the unabridged novel and a lack of engagement with this vital, mythical story. Though it was published more than a century ago, Melville’s magnum opus gets at something deep and essential in the human spirit. For many casual readers and literary critics alike, “Moby-Dick” remains one of the most important stories ever published. Pair this abridged children’s edition with one of the many wonderful unabridged editions of this classic story, such as the collectible Penguin Classics edition featuring Coralie Bickford-Smith’s gorgeous hardcover design. The two books together make a gift for a smart kid you believe can someday tackle the whole white whale. The Great Classics for Children version of “Moby Dick” is a fantastic addition to a home library of any kind. Adults and kids alike are sure to enjoy this smart treatment of a classic story. Bring the “Moby Dick” hardcover Great Classics For Children edition home today and add a piece of literary history to your collection.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dalmatian Press
ISBN-10
1403705976
ISBN-13
9781403705976
eBay Product ID (ePID)
128735033
Product Key Features
Book Title
Moby Dick
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Classics, Action & Adventure / General, General
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
7.9in
Weight
20.8 Oz
Item Weight
20.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Age Range
7-21
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Decimal
813/.3
Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Series
Great Classics for Children, Great Classics for Children Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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