Nathaniel Philbrick
Why Read Moby-Dick?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143123972
- author:
- Nathaniel Philbrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Penguin Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 12.45 x 1.02 x 17.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Literary Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A provocative celebration of Melville's masterpiece, Why Read Moby-Dick? offers a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest novels. Nathaniel Philbrick brings his signature enthusiasm to the story behind an epic American journey.
Philbrick skillfully navigates Melville's world, illuminating the book's humor and unforgettable characters. He finds the thread that binds Ishmael and Ahab to our own time, making a powerful case for discovering this tale anew.
With his characteristic writing style, Philbrick makes Why Read Moby-Dick? an ideal choice for anyone looking to explore Melville's masterpiece in new light.
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