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1) Moby Dick
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Language
English
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A masterpiece of storytelling, this epic saga pits Ahab, a brooding and fanatical sea captain, against the great white whale that crippled him. In telling the tale of Ahab's passion for revenge and the fateful voyage that ensued, Melville produced far more than the narrative of a hair-raising journey; Moby-Dick is a tale for the ages that sounds the deepest depths of the human soul. Interspersed with graphic sketches of life aboard a whaling vessel,...
2) Moby Dick
Series
Publisher
MGM/UA Home Video
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A skipper of a 19th century whaling boat is obsessed with the idea of harpooning the whale that is responsible for the loss of his leg.
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Series
Language
English
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This trade edition of Moby-Dick is a reduced version of the Arion Press Moby-Dick, which was published in 1979 in a limited edition of 250 copies and has been hailed as a modern masterpiece of bookmaking. It was hand set under the supervision of one of America's finest book designers and printers. The initial letters that begin each chapter were designed especially for this book and christened "Leviathan." The illustrations, of places, creatures,...
Author
Series
Everyman's Library volume 40
Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
Retells the story of the ill-fated voyage of a whaling ship led by the fanatical Captain Ahab in search of the white whale that had crippled him.
5) Moby-Dick
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
149 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
An abridged retelling of the adventures of a young seaman when he joins the crew of the whaling ship Pequod, led by the fanatical Captain Ahab in pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Formats
Description
With harpoons strapped to their backs, the proud whales of Bathsheba's pod live for the hunt. Led by the formidable, dangerous Captain Alexandra, they fight in the ongoing war against the world of men. When they attack a ship bobbing on the surface of the Abyss, they expect to find easy prey. Instead, they find the trail of a myth, a monster, perhaps the devil himself. With their relentless Captain leading the chase, they embark on a final, vengeful...
Author
Publisher
Publishers Group UK [distributor]
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
[20] p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
BabyLit is a fashionable way to introduce toddlers to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar's Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent's nursery library.
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The Melville Legacy explores the life and works of Herman Melville (1819-1891), one of America’s most renowned 19th century authors. In his novels, Typee, Omoo, and Moby Dick, Melville demonstrates his mastery of the epic sea story, the latter considered by many to be the preeminent American novel. This program is part of a series of three Masters of American Literature series produced, directed and hosted by James H. Bride ll...
Author
Publisher
Marvel Entertainment, LLC
Language
English
Description
Melville's seafaring masterpiece is brought to stirring life in the pages of the Marvel Illustrated line. Young sailor Ishmael signs onto the whaling ship, Pequod. Soon, he comes to question his judgment as the vessel sets sail and he meets the strange crew sailing with him. Strangest of all is the mysterious Captain Ahab, whose obsession with the great white whale who once bit off his leg may lead them all to a watery doom. It's been called The
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Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
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Description
Shares expert guidelines on how to read and appreciate Herman Melville's classic work, offering insight into its history, characters, and themes while explaining its literary relevance in the modern world.
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