Based on the events depicted in the Narrative of the Most Extraordinary and Distressing Shipwreck of the Whale-Ship Essex and the legend of Mocha Dick, it is the story of the wandering sailor Ishmael and his voyage aboard the whaling ship the Pequod .
It marks a wonderful entry point for new readers to discover Melville\'s universe--and a beautiful edition for the countless dedicated readers of this unique novel..
But this mythical adventure has never been portrayed in such a powerful way and with such striking illustrations, presenting a new perspective on this cornerstone of American literature.
It is a Novel rich with symbolism and complex themes.
Commanded by the obsessed Captain Ahab, a man who is hell-bent on revenge against a white whale of incredible ferocity, the Pequod and its crew are tasked with this singular goal, whatever the emotional or human cost.
Based on the events depicted in the Narrative of the Most Extraordinary and Distressing Shipwreck of the Whale-Ship Essex and the legend of Mocha Dick, it is the story of the wandering sailor Ishmael and his voyage aboard the whaling ship the Pequod
