Moby-Dick

&quote;Moby-Dick; or, The Whale&quote; is an 1851 novel written by American author Herman Melville. The story is told by Ishmael, a sailor aboard a whaling ship captained by Ahab who embarks on an obsessive quest for revenge against a giant sperm whale that bit off his leg on a previous voyage. Originally receiving mixed reviews, &quote;Moby Dick&quote; was a failure when first published and was no longer in print when Melvillie died in 1891. Today, however, it is considered a &quote;Great American Novel&quote; known the world over. &quote;Moby-Dick; or, The Whale&quote; is highly recommended for all lovers of literature and deserves a place on every bookshelf. Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American short story writer, poet, and novelist during the American Renaissance period. Other notable works by this author include: &quote;Typee&quote; (1846), &quote;Bartleby, the Scrivener&quote; (1853), and &quote;The Encantadas&quote; (1854). Read & Co. Classics is republishing this classic novel now complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.