Herman Melvilles peerless allegorical masterpiece is the epic saga of thefanatical Captain Ahab who swears vengeance on the mammoth white whale thathas crippled... » 

Herman Melvilles peerless allegorical masterpiece is the epic saga of thefanatical Captain Ahab who swears vengeance on the mammoth white whale thathas crippled him. Often considered to be the Great American Novel MOBYDICK isat once a starkly realistic story of whaling a romance of unusual adventureand a searing drama of heroic courage moral conflict and mad obsession. It isworldrenowned as the greatest sea story ever told.MOBYDICK widelymisunderstood in its own time has since become an indubitable classic ofAmerican literature.Washington Square Press Enriched Classics presents theworlds greatest literature in timeless editions designed for modern readers.Special features include a lively introduction with essential biographical andhistorical background several critical perspectives from traditional tocontemporary and a unique visual essay composed of authentic periodillustrations and photographs that help bring every word to life. «