"Moby-Dick" tells the adventures of wandering sailor Ishmael, and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab has one purpose on this voyage: to seek out Moby Dick, a ferocious, enigmatic white sperm whale. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg, which now drives Ahab to take revenge.…
In "Bartleby, the Scrivener," an elderly Manhattan lawyer with a very comfortable business helping wealthy men deal with mortgages, deeds, and bonds, relates the story of the strangest man he has ever known.Cover by the talented @FaithMurri.…
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is a novel by Herman Melville, in which Ishmael narrates the monomaniacal quest of Ahab, captain of the whaler Pequod, for revenge on the albino sperm whale Moby Dick, which on a previous voyage destroyed Ahab's ship and severed his leg at the knee. Although the novel was a commercial failure and out of print at the time of the author's death in 1891, its reputation grew immensely during the twentieth century. D. H. Lawrence called it "one of the strangest and most wonderful books in the world," and "the greatest book of the sea ever written." Moby-Dick is considered a Great American Novel and an outstanding work of the Romantic period in America and the American Renaissance. "Call me Ishmael" is one of world literature's most famous opening sentences. The product of a year and a half of writing, the book is dedicated to Nathaniel Hawthorne, "in token of my admiration for his genius," and draws on Melville's experience at sea, on his reading in whaling literature, and on literary inspirations such as Shakespeare and the Bible. The detailed and realistic descriptions of whale hunting and of extracting whale oil, as well as life aboard ship among a culturally diverse crew, are mixed with exploration of class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of God. In addition to narrative prose, Melville uses styles and literary devices ranging from songs, poetry and catalogs to Shakespearean stage directions, soliloquies and asides. The author changed the title at the very last moment in September 1851. The work first appeared as The Whale in London in October 1851, and then under its definitive title Moby-Dick in New York in November.…
Hold on to your hats and harpoons, ye landlubbers, and set your sails for the greatest sea yarn since Jonah. *A tale of daring, devils, and death, Moby Dick is one whale story! Come aboard the Pequod, hoist the anchor, and ride the written waves of one of America's greatest novels…
Diseño gráfico: Milagros ReciosCorreción: David Busto / Equipo ServilibroIlustraciones: Vicente RosoSERVILIBRO EDICIONES, S.A.C/ Campezo, 13 - 28022 MadridTel.: 91 3009102 - Fax: 91 3009118AVISO: Esta historia no me pertenece, ya que es de su autor Herman Melville uno de mis autores favoritos y por eso quiero compartir esta historia con vosotros.…
In a world of ambition and individualism, Victoria is torn between the perfection of her relationship with Robert and the irresistible allure of Nathan. Robert represents comfort and success, while Nathan embodies unbridled passion and self-discovery. Victoria's heart yearns for the unknown, challenging societal expectations and embracing her true potential. In this captivating tale, she must choose between conformity and the pursuit of her own flourishing.…